Technical Problems and Thinking on Eucalypt Plantation Management in China
The key issues facing eucalypt plantations in China have been long standing. Firstly they were caused by the low level of socio-economic development. Also, eucalypt plantation management by many commercial growers is not scientifically based; their silvicultural management is not well attuned to characteristics of these species. Although interpretation and analyses of operational problems for eucalypt plantation were published in national newspapers, magazines, or delivered in the conferences and other occasions, criticisms, misunderstandings and rumors of eucalypts are still given undeserved and inappropriate attention in popular media. As a result, the development and management of eucalypt plantations nowadays attracts considerable controversy. This article provided a concise overview of eucalypt plantation management and the role and importance of eucalypt plantations for society. It also explained the importance and impacts of modern eucalypt plantation management practices. Based on analyses of key challenges and problems facing eucalypt plantations, especially in regards to land-clearing and land preparation, we offer constructive suggestions on solutions and insights to help people understand eucalypt plantations and management of this resource.