Growth and Yield of (Shorea robusta) Sal in Taungya Plantations of Gorakhpur Forest Division

An attempt is made to study growth and yield of Shorea robusta of taungys plantations in Gorkhpur Forest Division of Uttar Pradesh. Stocking influences crop diameter but total yield per unit areas does not vary substantially. The best level of stocking, for maximum stem volume down to 5cm diameter limit, appears to be about 1000 trees/ha at 40 years of age. However, where large sized timber is required forests can be worked at a suitable lower level of stocking without much sacrifice in total yield.