Performance and Relative Suitability of Different Tree Species on Degraded Soils of Jabalpur

The present study was conducted on the performance and relative suitability of 14 different tree species planted on degraded sites in the premises of Tropical Forest Research Institute, Jabalpur (M.P.). The survival and growth observations recorded after 14½ years of planting showed that Albizia procera as the most suitable species with highest relative score. On the basis of relative suitability indices, plants were grouped into four categories. Species scoring highest number (75-100) were categorized under most suitable, while those with indices below 45 were considered not suitable for planting in these types of degraded soil.Albizia procera, Cassia siamea, Dalbergia latifolia, Dalberia sissoo and Tectona grandis were found to be most suitable. Azadirachta indica, Albizia lebbeck, Dendrocalamus stricus, Emblica officinalis, Pongamia pinnata and Sterculia urens were suitable, while Acacia catechu was less suitable and Acacia benthamii was unsuitable.