Trees are planted at widths that allow for quick growth and easy harvesting. They are usually felled when they are around 15 cm wide at chest height, this takes from 8 to 20 years. This compares with 60 years or more for standard forestry crops.
Trees are planted at intervals that encourage rapid growth and easy harvesting. They are usually cut when they reach about 15 centimeters in height, a process that takes between 8 and 20 years. This is similar to the typical maturation period of standard forestry crops, which can extend up to 60 years or more.