Abstract

A shorter version of a paper by the same authors already noticed from a different source [KFRI Research Report (1989) No. 61. Studies on the effect of slash burning on planting site for teak. Project: Silvi 05/1981 (October 1981-September 1985) ], in which teak (Tectona grandis) was raised in a second rotation plantation with rice (Oryza sativa) and gingelly [Sesamum indicum] as the first year taungya crops. The site was at Mundakadavu, Karulai Range, Nilambur Forest Division, Kerala. Taungya yields and teak survival and growth were not significantly affected by the different treatments (which involved removal and burning of different sized slash) . Also teak survival and growth was not affected by the cultivation of taungya. Treatment effects on soil chemistry and weed growth were transitory. Salvaging slash for fuelwood increased revenue