Efficacy of Planting Methods and Establishment of Cassia siamea in slopy and red lateritic soil belt of Orissa

Field studies involving planting methods were made during 1993 to 1995 at Sidingi and Nabaguba village of Phulbani District of Orissa for establishment of fuel-wood species Cassia siamea. Continuous contour V-ditch proved most efficient in situ moisture conservation practice and enhanced average soil moisture status by 31.5%, 29.6% and 21.4% in 0-15 cm, 15-30 cm and 30-45 cm layers over normal pit method. It favoured tree growth to the maximum extent and caused maximum increase (75%) in plant height during observation in November’ 95 compared to control.