Question

Given below are two statements
Statement I: A tree species is said to be fast‐growing if it attains an average height growth of 60 cm per annum
Statement II: Fast‐growing tree species should have a minimum mean annual increment of 10 m$^3$ha$^{-1}$year$^{-1}$
In light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below}

• A. Both Statement I and Statement II are correct
• B. Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect
• C. Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect
• D. Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct

Hint:

Fast-growing threshold: MAI > 10 m$^3$. This is the "magic number" in plantation forestry. Height growth for such trees is usually measured in meters, not centimeters, per year!

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D