Provisional volume tables for Poplar (Populus nigra) in Mardan
Provisional volume tables for Poplar (Populus nigra) in Mardan
Raja Walayat Hussain and Muhammad Afzal Cheema
ABSTRACT
PROVISIONAL VOLUME TABLES FOR POPLAR (POPULUS NIGRA) IN MARDAN
Raja Walayat Hussain
Forest Mensuration Officer and Muhammad Afzal Cheema Computor
Abstract:
Populus nigra (Linn.) locally known as
Raja Walayat Hussain
Forest Mensuration Officer and Muhammad Afzal Cheema Computor
Abstract:
Populus nigra (Linn.) locally known as
sufedaseems to have been introduced in this country from Afghanistan by Moghul emperors. It is commonly found in Peshawar and Mardan districts of N.W.F.P. where farmers grow it along the borders of their fields and along water courses. The tree is also found in Malakand division, Gilgit agency and Hazara district and one of its best avenues is seen on the road from Abbottabad to Mansehra. Very beautiful specimens of the species are also found in Gilgit agency specially towards Punyal and Yasin side where it attains huge dimensions and seems to be
pyramidalisvariety. When the trees attain a diameter between 5 inches to 10 inches at breast height these are felled by the farmers to meet their small constructional demands. The wood is in great demand for making of packing cases and crates etc. Since the trees have almost clear and straight boles these yield good bailies which fetch handsome revenue to the growers. The trees also have no adverse effect on their cash crop as the shade of the crowns is not dense. Closely planted, the trees along the border of the fields act as a live hedge against cattle and a useful wind break.
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March 1973
Vol. 23, Iss. 1
