1. Context

Various species are available, including willow, poplar, locust and eucalyptus. The term "very short rotation" is linked to the frequency of harvesting, which takes place every 2-3 years over a period of 15-20 years (compared with "short rotation" coppice, which is harvested every 6-10 years). In most cases, the TTCR is planted on agricultural land that is little or poorly valorized, in order to produce wood energy (based on expected annual production of 8 to 10 t MS/ha/year) and reduce the workload.