Attitude of owners of poplar plantations towards conversion of these plantations
- N. Lust
- T. Kongs
- L. Nachtergale
Abstract
Concern for ecological values is one of the most important topics of today's forest management. In this respect the widespread small scale poplar plantations are strongly discussed, but it is obvious that their nature value can strongly be increased by creation of an understorey or by introduction of other native tree species. The question is, however, whether the owners are willing to transform their plantations. Therefore this study investigates, via an inquiry by telephone, the owners attitude concerning their poplar plantations. The inquiry was conducted with 60 owners. The response reached 87%. Half of the owners attach little to negligible value to their poplar plantations. Two thirds of them appreciate the artificial or spontaneous substorey in these plantations. Half of the owners are willing to convert their poplar plantation towards a mixed hardwood. 35% of the owners absolutely want to replant poplars in the future. Authorities can, by means of a directed policy, stimulate the conversion of poplar plantations towards mixed broad-leaved stands.
How to Cite:
Lust, N., Kongs, T. & Nachtergale, L., (2000) “Attitude of owners of poplar plantations towards conversion of these plantations”, Silva Gandavensis 65. doi: https://doi.org/10.21825/sg.v65i0.803
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