Available for use in the Library and copying in accordance with the Copyright Act 1968, as amended. Thesis (PhD)--University of Tasmania, 2010. Pruning and fertiliser effects on branch size and decay in two Eucalyptus nitens plantations -- Clearwood prediction in Eucalyptus nitens from fertiliser history and tree characteristics at pruning -- Growth responses of Eucalyptus globulus and Ecalyptus nitens to pruning and fertiliser treatments in a plantation managed for solid-wood products -- Effects of pruning and fertiliser on gas exchange, leaf area distribution and leaf chemistry. Includes bibliographical references