Abstract

The objective of this study is to look at the forest plantation management system in the UMC and the problems associated with it.

Fire and domestic animal grazing are the primary problems in the forest management. These problems are highly associated with remoteness of the areas and large extend covered by Beat Forest Officers (BFOs). Newly implemented watershed projects were interested in planting species other than pinus. Low plant spacing was practised with the increase of slope. Pinus, acacia and eucalypts were grown in low or medium fertile soil and indigenous species only in high fertile soils. Major soil conservation measures are agronomic such as contour planting, organic bunds, patch weeding and low slashing. Species selection mainly based on climate and land use pattern. Overall survival rate of indigenous species is less than that of exotic species.

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