Dry weight production was calculated on a hectare
basis and standardized projecting a survival rate of 100%.
Studies carried out at the Lusatian study site included the
determination of the calorific value, the ash content, and the ash melting behaviour for woody biomass taken after the first
harvest in winter 1998/1999. The determination of the calorific
value was done according to the DIN standard 51900, and for
the determination of the wood ash content the DIN standard
51719 was applied. The determination of ash softening
temperature was carried out due to the DIN standard 51730.