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paulownia elongata enriches the soil with humus, making the soil richer in nutrients and active micro organisms. this gives the soil the ability to retain water better.
intercropping between the trees is possible; this is an additional source of revenue. intercropping is a system of planting the annual crops between the trees. the plants will build up the nitrogen content of the soils when their roots and discarded parts rot in the soil.
intercropping: fast growing trees and annual crops
intercropping: fast growing trees and annual crops
one hectare can hold between 550 to 700 paulownia elongata, fast growing trees.grows fast in temperature around 27°c.
it grows fastest in temperatures of around 27°c.
in the first year growth, it can reach a height of 2 to 4 meters, depending on location.
after the 4th season, paulownia roots reach a depth of 6 meters and it can extract enough water from the soil to sustain itself.
the tree leaves can grow substantially with high nitrogen fertilisers. however, this will lead to higher losses of water evaporation from the larger leaves.
in the case of damage, the tree can be cut to ground level, and it regenerates itself.
a hectare of paulownia can capture the carbon emissions from a family of four.
given the lightness and low moisture of the wood, the transport costs are cheaper than other woods.
paulownia weighs around 250 kg/m3.
this tree increases the production of honey, as it’s flowers help the bees to make it.
the pulp can be used for paper production.
investment:
the price of timber is loosely correlated with the stock market, this tree is an interesting vehicle for diversification.
the price of timber is inflation proof.
the land and the trees are a real asset, unlike a paper asset.
