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Attitude of owners of poplar plantations towards conversion of these plantations

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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