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Research Article Volume 6 Issue 1
Suitability of casuarina clone (CH-1) in Punjab: a path breaking solution for paper industries for their fibre demand & security
SK Sharma, Shivani Chambyal, Gajender Kumar, Kuldeep Sharma
Received: June 30, 2024 | Published: July 18, 2024
Citation: Sharma SK, Chambyal S, Kumar G, et al. Suitability of casuarina clone (CH-1) in Punjab: a path breaking solution for paper industries for their fibre demand & security. Forest Res Eng Int J. 2024;6(1):206-209. DOI: 10.15406/freij.2024.06.00115
Abstract
The Casuarina clones are widely used in the Southern part of India, but it is yet not well known to the farmers in North. The paper industries are using it as its raw material due to its properties that are well suited for pulping. The current study was carried out on the growth parameters of Casuarina clone CH-1 planted in the mill campus of Kuantum Papers Limited, Hoshiarpur, Punjab and apart from experimental plot at the mill there are 4 other such model plots maintained in different districts of Punjab and the character studied included its height, girth and volume at different age intervals. The carbon sequestration was also estimated after completion of two year age of the experimental trial plot. The results showed that the average height of the trees was estimated to be 2.59m, 4.36m, 5.85m and 9.81m at different age intervals i.e. 6months, 12 months, 18 months and 24 months respectively. The average girth of the plantation at different intervals was found to be 0.085m after 6 months, 0.124m after 12 months, 0.155m after 18 months and 0.238m after 24 months. The volume was found to increase over time and after completion of 2 years it was found to be 0.035 m 3. The carbon and carbon sequestration estimated after two years was found to be 31 lbs (0.014 tons) and 112.44 lbs (0.051 tons) respectively. The clone displayed commendable growth making it suitable for industrial raw material purposes.
Keywords: casuarina, paper industry, kuantum papers limited, carbon content
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