Price per Ha | Effects on production | Regrowth | Effects on Production | |
Arboricides | N$500 – 4000 | Large areas can be treated quickly. Trees take about a year to die, but once
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Not if the correct |
Unknown effects on microorganisms, but wood decomposition rates have been observed to be much slower after arboricides application. Arboricides all have LD 50 values for insects (bees) and rabbits (similar to hares), and thus are toxic. Even if not lethally applied, accumulations of the arboricides, especially when granules are applied may cause unwanted ecosystem impacts. Wood should not be used for value addition. |
Chopping | N$ 1000- 3000 | Thinning is slower, but the response is faster. In the long run, production increases |
Usually occurs but can be lessened if cut below ground level (axe/pick). |
No unknown side effects. Regrowth is generally undesirable and is often multi-stemmed, which can exacerbate future problems. |