Cassia siamea (Lamk) Irwin and Barneby based agri-silvicultural system in eastern Bihar : an economic analysis

Abstract

Cassia siamea locally known as chakundi is one of the fast growing tropical tree species capable of producing high biomass in a short rotation period. This paper describes the economic model of Cassia siamea and assessed monetary return from its agri-silviculture system. It is significant to note that NPV of the model at 12% discount rate is rupees 27,360 only.