Production of Christmas Trees and Saplings on Power Transmission Lines From Uludag Fir (Abies nordmanniana subsp. bornmülleriana (Mattf.) Coode&Cullen)

Abstract

There are areas like power transmission lines or roadsides that remain out of use inside the woodlands. There will be acres of land if we add up all the areas like these. These areas can be used for various purposes other than industrial wood products. One can obtain positive effects by using fir stands that has very small share in woodlands and unused power transmission lines for production of Christmas (New Year) trees or saplings. Not too much effort is required for that. Due to the invasive properties of fir, seedlings come naturally and spontaneously therefore the only thing do to is to cut the saplings or move them to pots. Spacing of the seedlings from these areas also reduces the risk of fire. Saplings that grow over time in these areas must be removed in order to avoid damage to the power lines.