W.V. Tharindu Amarasinghe

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Results of a teak leaf analysis?

An analytical test was done for the teak leaves of a younger plantation in Sri Lanka. The trees show some symptoms similar to Canker. I want to know if there is any relationship between these...

08 August 2022 4,844 5 View

Can anyone identify this disease on trunk of teak (Tectona grandis)?

Some of the teak trees in commercial plantations reported damage on trunks. It looks like a fungal infection; the bark is opening and exposes the trunk. Can anybody support identifying the disease...

18 December 2021 7,010 6 View

What is the best/ optimum solution strength of boron mixture (Boric acid and Borax) to preserve Pinewood (Pinus caribaea)?

Boron mixture (Boric acid: Borax = 2:3) is used to treat Pinewood (Pinus caribaea). However, different industries are using different solution strengths; ex 8%, 12%, 30%. Most of the pinewood is...

15 September 2021 5,738 0 View

What are the suitable Journels to publish a research study on Forest Education?

Forest Education is vital for field officers of the forestry sector, so we are researching the effectiveness of forest training on forest sampling/harvest estimation and the application of GPS on...

16 May 2021 8,399 15 View

Is anyone has an experience to estimate carbon retention in household furniture?

Carbon retention of Harvested Wood Products (HWP) is a vital title that wood scientists also consider. Some developing counties do not have a centralised database to track the flow of wooden...

09 May 2021 921 2 View

What are the main factors that should be considered to prepare a timber logging plan?

Timber harvesting is a challenging activity when foresters have to work with different natures and with different species. It is essential to prepare a proper logging plan. In developing nations,...

19 April 2021 4,788 3 View

What are the related factors that could influence tree water consumption?

Some policymakers who are not specialist in ecology think forest plantations (i.e. Eucalypt) consume a higher amount of water than other agricultural species. As experts in this field, could you...

14 March 2021 6,973 4 View

What are the negative environmental impacts of Pinus plantations?

Public and some environmental groups criticize the management of Pinus plantations because Pinus is an exotic species for South Asia. They are highlight higher water consumption, higher soil...

07 March 2021 2,125 4 View

Are there studies on estimating carbon held in Harvested Wood Products (HWP) at organization level?

Hello everyone, I want to know Is there any study about estimating carbon held in Harvested Wood Products (HWP) at an organization level. Some timber harvesting companies manage a large amount of...

23 February 2021 2,650 0 View

What is the appropriate height to estimate timber volume by sampling? Mean height of the dominant trees or mean height of randomely selected trees?

If sampling is being conducted in a forest plantation to estimate timber volume, some foresters use the mean height of dominant trees in a sample as the height before using volume tables (The...

05 February 2021 918 4 View

What is the most suitable sampling method for timber volume estimation in a planted forest? Random? Systematic? or Stratified?

Some of the forest plantations do not show even growth (same age stands) due to different management or site problems. Because there is a higher variability of tree density and growth performance...

24 January 2021 6,549 11 View