Silviculture of Pteroceltis tatarinowii Plantations:A Review

Pteroceltis tatarinowii is one of the native precious tree species of China and the bark is the main raw material for manufacturing Xuan paper. Based on the introduction of resource distribution and ecological characteristics of P. tatarinowii, this paper summarized current and advanced science and technology of the studies and management of this species in recent 20 years, which include the relationship between bark quality of P. tatarinowii and Xuan Paper, the key techniques related to improving seedling production and plantation productivity, and establishment of optimum silviculture patterns of P. tatarinowii. The development potential and further required study of P. tatarinowii plantations were also discussed and prospected. The paper will provide some bases for directive silviculture of P. tatarinowii plantation and sustainable development of Xuan Paper production.