Wood from Eucalyptus camaldulensis shelterbelts on a farm
Wood from Eucalyptus camaldulensis shelterbelts on a farm
M. I. Sheikh
ABSTRACT
In 1980 in the farm of a progressive farmer in Mirpur Khas district of Sind, shelterbelts
of Eucalyptus were planted with a view to assessing the effect of trees on crop yields as well
as to find out quantity of wood available to the farmers over a period of time. A rectangular
piece of land measuring 1,000 m x 630 m was selected for planting of shelterbelts. 9-month
old plants of Eucalyptus camaldulensis in polythene tubes were planted in 3 rows comprising
one belt, 2 m row to row and one m plant to plant distance, staggering plants in adjoining rows.
In all 4 such belts spaced at 181 to 196 m and 630 in length were planted. The farmer has been
planting wheat, cotton, maize and some other crops in-between the shelterbelts. The farm is
canal irrigated. However, in case of canal closure the area can be irrigated through lift pumps.
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September 1986
Vol. 36, Iss. 3
