Study of qualitative and quantitative characteristics of Salix species in Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari Province

In this research, important habitats of the species of salix in Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari province were identified. Then, one-year branches were produced for the production of cuttings. Then the seedlings were transferred to the main field of the project and surveyed for 8 years. Height, DBH and diameter of the canopy were measured. Also pests and diseases of the trees were investigated continually. The results showed that five species including Salix excelsa S.G.Gmelin, Salix acmophylla Boiss., Salix alba L, Salix elbursensis Boiss and Salix-issatisensis were identified in this province. Quantitative studies showed that Salix alba L (206) with 7.86 m height and 16.12 cm DBH and Salix alba L (208) with 18.66 m2 of canopy surface were better than other species and have high resistance to cold and frost. The results of pests and diseases also indicated that 8 species of pest were existing on all Salix species.