The use of tree legumes for fuelwood production.

Abstract

Suitability of tree legumes for fuelwood and principles of forest management applicable to fuelwood production are discussed in relation to fuelwood properties, drying fuelwood, managing trees for fuelwood production, nutritional considerations, and control of wildfires. Outstanding fuelwood species include Acacia auriculiformis and A. mangium for acid soils, A. mearnsii and Leucaena diversifolia for highland sites, and L. leucocephala and Gliricidia sepium for lowland tropical sites.