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Abstract

ABSTRACT Six fodder tree species namely Acacia albida, A. cynophylla, A. modesta, A. tortilis, Leucaena leucocephla and Tecoma undulata were planted under 5 planting methods viz; Surface planting, pit planting, trench planting, slope planting and slope with trench planting in Peshawar during August, 1983. The main objective of the study was to test the survival and growth performance of fodder trees under arid conditions. Results indicated that survival and establishment of L. leucocephala was highest (87%) of all other 5 trees species. A. albida had second best survival with establishment rate of 76 percent. The growth rate of A. albida was highest of all fodder tree species. It attained the average height of 5.9 meters in 4 years with 1.3 meter average annual growth rate. Slope method of planting gave highest survival and establishment rates for all the species. A. albida based on its performance is recommended for planting under slope method of planting in areas having similar climatic conditions like Peshawar valley.