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Department of Forest and Wood Science
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Masters Degrees (Forest and Wood Science)
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The effect of fertilising pinus radiata stands at mid rotation age in the Western Cape Province on leaf area, growth efficiency and stand productivity

Badenhorst, Johannes Jurie (Stellenbosch : University of Stellenbosch, 2010-03)

ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Mid rotation fertiliser application is generally practised in forestry to enhance nutrient availability in areas were soils are impoverished and do not provide sufficient nutrients for high productivity. ...
An evaluation of the socio-economic impact of timber production with and without the inclusion of biomass energy production

Ofoegbu, Chidiebere (Stellenbosch : University of Stellenbosch, 2010-03)

ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The discussion on climate change is leading to a re-evaluation of tree plantations in South Africa; prompting the adoption of forest bioenergy system as one of the cost effective ‘carbon mitigation ...
A method for the non-destructive determination of the knotty core sizes of standing Pinus patula trees, based on ring width assessments at breast height and the pruning history

Munalula, Francis (Stellenbosch : University of Stellenbosch, 2010-03)

ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The objective of this study was to develop and assess a methodology of using pruning information (age and height) and ring width measurements on increment core samples taken at breast height from standing ...
Production potential of Eucalypt woodlots for bioenergy in the Winelands region of the Western Cape

Botman, Ilse (Stellenbosch : University of Stellenbosch, 2010-03)

ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The purpose of the study was to investigate the potential tree taxa that could be grown as a source of biomass in the Cape Winelands region. The trials comprises of two different aspects. The first being ...
Weathering behaviour of Colorado (Eucalyptus camaldulensis and Eucalyptus tereticornis) and Balau (Shorea spp.)

Smit, Norman Hein (Stellenbosch : University of Stellenbosch, 2010-03)

ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Balau, a group consisting of 21 Shorea species, is widely used for outdoor application. In South Africa, Balau is one of the most popular materials used for decking. Due to the increasing scarcity of ...