Abstract
The study was conducted at Chichawatni irrigated plantation from 1989 to 2000 for suggesting the appropriate indigenous and exotic tree species with similar irrigated conditions for planting on farmlands. The naturally indigenous tree species included in the study were Dalbergia sissoo, Bombax ceiba, Melia azedrach and Albizzia procera. whereas the common exotic species are Populus deltoides and Eucalyptus camaldulensis. Each tree species was planted at a spacing of 3m x 2m. Tree height and diameter at breast height (DBH) were measure of each species at the end of the eleventh year. Total volume of all tree species was calculated by using their plant height and DBH in equations provided in the local volume tables. The diametre and height of E camaldulensis was greater than all other tree species but the volume of both E camaldulensis and A. procera was also better than all other species. D. sissoo and M. azedarach had lower diameter, height and volume than all other tree species. Key words: Exotic trees, indigenous trees. tree planting
