ABSTRACT
The potential of natural regeneration by seeds of Eucalyptus paniculata was evaluated. Samples of 4 m2 were systematically located in the studied are. Seedling number, diameter and distance from a point to the next tree were evaluated. The results showed that no single parcel was empty and 70% of the empty spaces had areas up to 1 m2. In 56% of the samples, from 2 to 5 seedlings were found. At the age 6 to 7 years, in 55% of the samples, the highest tree diameter was over 10 cm. The tree distribution on the site allows to make selective thinning in the stand to guarantee future improved yields.
Key words:
Eucalyptus paniculta; natural regeneration; regeneration methods