The protective role of Cupressus macrocarpa in coastal plantings at Woodhill Forest

Authors: P.J. Berg
Publication: New Zealand Journal of Forestry, Volume N.Z.J.For. 1972, Issue N.Z.J.For. 17(1) 1972, pp 108-111, May 1972
Publisher: New Zealand Institute of Forestry

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Abstract: Trials with Cupressus macrocarpa, Pinus pinaster, P. muricata, and P. radiata have shown C. macrocarpa to be the most suitable for use as a coastal shelterbelt species at Woodhill Forest, north Auckland.
Provision of shelter will extend the productive stands of P. radiata to within 100 to 260 m of the foredune top, as compared with some 500 m if shelter is not provided.
It is estimated that the use of a two-row C. macrocarpa shelterbelt will increase the productive area at Woodhill by at least 800 ha which, in total, will yield an additional 10,000 to 12,000 m3 of timber a year.

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