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| Project Title: |
An Espacement Trial in Interior Spruce |
| Project Number: |
EP 964.26 |
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| District: |
Arrow Boundary Forest District |
| Location: |
Eureka Creek
Lat. 50 4' N -Long. 118 20' W
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Opening # TFL 23 CP 265 Blk 2
OTIP 365a and OTIP 365b
are in the same opening
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| Principal Researcher: |
W. D. Johnstone
Kalamalka Forestry Centre,
Vernon, BC |
Phone: (250) 260-4769
e-mail:
Wayne.Johnstone@gov.bc.ca |
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Objective:
To determine the effects of initial espacement (plantation density) on the
growth and yield of interior spruce.
Experimental Design:
Treatments
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Five espacements (500, 1000, 1500, 2000 and 2500 trees per hectare) are tested.
Layout
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Randomized complete-block design.
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Three replicates (blocks), each consisting of five treatment plots.
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Plots are square, variable size (depending on espacement) and contain 12
rows of 12 trees.
History:
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June 2000 plantation establishment
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2001 beat-up plantation
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Fall 2004 first five-year assessment scheduled
Status: Active
Reports and Publications: None to date
Comments:
During the first few years after establishment, mortality will be replaced
with extra stock planted on the site.
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