Many things influence yields such as climate, rainfall, planting density, and fertilization. In general, an unmanaged forest will generate 1-2 dry tons/acre/yr and a managed forest will generate 3-4 dry tons/acre/yr. Short rotation woody crops are intensively managed and generally generate 5-6 dry tons/acre/yr, which is similar to yields of herbaceous crops in temperate climates. Bamboo and sugarcane can yield 30 dry tons/acre/year in Puerto Rico; however, these crops only grow in tropical or subtropical climates. This FAQ was adapted from Wood to Energy and used with permission.

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