The objective of this study was to evaluate the influence of age, irrigation and spacing on the chemical composition of eucalyptus wood. The materials used were two clones of Eucalyptus grandis x Eucalyptus urophylla, ages of 6 and 12 months, from planting in two regions, one irrigated and the other not irrigated, with spacings of 3 x 0.5; 1.5 x 2; 3 x 1; 3 x 2; and 3 x 3 meters. In the chemical analysis of the wood, a sampling was conducted composed of six discs obtained along the tree trunk. At the end of this study, it was possible to notice the influence of age, spacing and irrigation in the chemical composition of the wood, and that the content of holocellulose did not follow trend pattern, with different results for each treatment. Higher values of extractives content occurred in non-irrigated clones and aged six months, with no influence of spacing. The major results of lignin content were obtained in greater spacings, although results tendency of lignin content was not seen for age and irrigated treatment. The ash content was higher at the age of six months and there was no results tendency for different spacings and regions.
Short rotation planting; Wood for energy; Wood chemistry
