Pacific Southwest

Title: Large-scale Eucalyptus energy farms and power cogeneration

Author: Noroña, Robert C.

Date: 1983

Source: In: Standiford, Richard B; Ledig, F Thomas, technical coordinators. Proceedings of a work-shop on Eucalyptus in California, June 14-16, 1983, Sacramento, California. Gen. Tech. Rep. PSW 69. Berkeley, CA: Pacific Southwest Forest and Range Experiment Station, Forest Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture; p.35-41

Station ID: GTR-PSW-069

Description: A thorough evaluation of all factors possibly affecting a large-scale planting of eucalyptus is foremost in determining the cost effectiveness of the planned operation. Seven basic areas of concern must be analyzed:

1. Species Selection
2. Site Preparation
3. Planting
4. Weed Control
5. Irrigation
6. Harvest Planning
7. Economics of Co-generation

Only after detailed analysis has been completed, can the decision to move forward with major capital expenditures be made. Present pay-back is marginal depending on cost of installations, operating expenses and "avoidable rate" payments from utilities.

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Noroña, Robert C.  1983.  Large-scale Eucalyptus energy farms and power cogeneration.   In: Standiford, Richard B; Ledig, F Thomas, technical coordinators. Proceedings of a work-shop on Eucalyptus in California, June 14-16, 1983, Sacramento, California. Gen. Tech. Rep. PSW 69. Berkeley, CA: Pacific Southwest Forest and Range Experiment Station, Forest Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture; p.35-41.