The CABI Encyclopedia of Forest Trees (Hardcover, New)

The CABI Encyclopedia of Forest Trees provides an extensive overview of 300 of the world's most important forest trees. Tropical, subtropical, temperate and boreal trees of major economic importance are included, covering tree species used in agroforestry practices around the world. Many of the species covered are considered to be 'multipurpose' trees with uses extending beyond timber alone; the land uses such as watershed protection or provision of windbreaks, and non-wood uses such as the production of medicines, resins, food and forage, are also listed. Comprehensive information is presented on each tree's importance, with a summary of the main characteristics of the species, its potential for agroforestry use and any disadvantages it possesses. The tree's botanical features such as habit, stem form, foliage, inflorescence, flower and fruit characters and phenology are covered in detail with over 70 colour plate pictures to aid identification. Also included are specific sections devoted to pests and diseases, distribution and silvicultural characteristics and practices, including seed sowing, nursery care, planting, thinning, and harvesting. In addition to the wealth of information detailed, based on datasheets from CABI's Forestry Compendium, selected references for further reading are provided for each entry, making this book an essential reference work for forestry students, researchers and practitioners.

General

Imprint:	Cabi Publishing
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	September 2013
First published:	October 2013
Authors:	CAB International
Contributors:	Nick Pasiecznik
Dimensions:	276 x 219 x 36mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover - Cloth over boards
Pages:	536
Edition:	New
ISBN-13:	978-1-78064-236-9
Categories:	Books > Earth & environment > The environment > Management of land & natural resources Books > Business & Economics > Industry & industrial studies > Primary industries > Forestry & related industries Books > Sport & Leisure > Natural history, country life & pets > Plant life: general > General Promotions
LSN:	1-78064-236-9
Barcode:	9781780642369

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