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Principles of forestry are introduced with emphasis on actual field practices, both traditional and modern. The fourth edition includes expanded treatments of small private forest owners, reflecting changing patterns in ownership; more informtion on new advances in timber volumes, growth, cut, and management; updated coverage of forest instruments; and more on pollution damage, reflecting current problems. Each significant field practice is illustrated with photos, drawings, and tables for easier comprehension.

Table of Contents
The Forestry Challenge.

Forestry: Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow.

Characteristics and Growth Requirements of Forest Trees.

The Composition and Distribution of Forests.

Applying Silvicultural Systems.

Measuring the Forest.

Forest Management and Timber Production Finance.

Logging and Measuring Forest products.

Protecting Forests from Fire, Insects, and Diseases.

Processing and Marketing Forest Products.

Managing Forest Lands for other Purposes.

Organization and Administration of Forestry Programs.

Appendixes.

Index.

Essentials of Forestry Practice

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      Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc
      Publication Date: 08/04/1987
      ISBN13: 9780471842378, 978-0471842378
      ISBN10: 0471842370
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      Description

      Book Synopsis
      Principles of forestry are introduced with emphasis on actual field practices, both traditional and modern. The fourth edition includes expanded treatments of small private forest owners, reflecting changing patterns in ownership; more informtion on new advances in timber volumes, growth, cut, and management; updated coverage of forest instruments; and more on pollution damage, reflecting current problems. Each significant field practice is illustrated with photos, drawings, and tables for easier comprehension.

      Table of Contents
      The Forestry Challenge.

      Forestry: Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow.

      Characteristics and Growth Requirements of Forest Trees.

      The Composition and Distribution of Forests.

      Applying Silvicultural Systems.

      Measuring the Forest.

      Forest Management and Timber Production Finance.

      Logging and Measuring Forest products.

      Protecting Forests from Fire, Insects, and Diseases.

      Processing and Marketing Forest Products.

      Managing Forest Lands for other Purposes.

      Organization and Administration of Forestry Programs.

      Appendixes.

      Index.

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