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Tan Raymund G.S., . Commercial viability of timber as a plantation crop - the Sabah softwoods experience. pp. 137-153. ISSN 0126-575X
Abstract
This paper outlines the rationale potential and usefulness of a tree plantation in relation to its market value as an alternative timber source. The role of the pulp timber in a forest plantation is analysed and species identified. The future role of pulptimber in supporting a growing pulp and paper industries in Malaysia is also mentioned. This paper shows the economic viability of planting trees as a crop. Several IRR obtained on fast growing plantation species are appended for reference.
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Abstract
This paper outlines the rationale potential and usefulness of a tree plantation in relation to its market value as an alternative timber source. The role of the pulp timber in a forest plantation is analysed and species identified. The future role of pulptimber in supporting a growing pulp and paper industries in Malaysia is also mentioned. This paper shows the economic viability of planting trees as a crop. Several IRR obtained on fast growing plantation species are appended for reference.
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| Item Type: | Article |
|---|---|
| Additional Information: | Summary (En) |
| AGROVOC Term: | WOOD |
| AGROVOC Term: | CROPS |
| AGROVOC Term: | FOREST PLANTATIONS |
| AGROVOC Term: | VIABILITY |
| AGROVOC Term: | ECONOMIC VALUE |
| AGROVOC Term: | ECONOMIC VIABILITY |
| AGROVOC Term: | PULPWOOD |
| AGROVOC Term: | SABAH MADERA |
| AGROVOC Term: | CULTIVOS |
| AGROVOC Term: | PLANTACION FORESTAL |
| Depositing User: | Ms. Norfaezah Khomsan |
| Last Modified: | 24 Apr 2025 05:52 |
| URI: | http://webagris.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/17608 |
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