"For both the first time Christmas-tree grower and the veteran
grower, this is a must-read book. The information Wray provides
strengthens the grower's understanding of the business today and
brings new insight for the beginners."-Chris Colucci, The Bardonia
Tree Farm, New York Praise for the previous edition: "This book
should be required reading for the new or prospective
Christmas-tree grower."-Journal of Forestry Christmas Trees for
Pleasure and Profit offers useful, up-to-date information for
anyone who enjoys being and working outdoors and is seeking a
profitable hobby or small business venture. This updated fourth
edition by Robert D. Wray now includes the latest techniques and
tools for harvesting trees, new methods of transport, the most
recent data on herbicides, and advice on how to run a
Christmas-tree business today. A perennial bestseller-previous
editions have sold over 10,000 copies-this illustrated guide covers
selecting land, choosing species, planting, harvesting, and
managing a plantation. Wray provides advice on species suitable for
the grower's situation, where and how to get planting stock, and
how to care for it. The planting process is described in detail,
including both hand and machine methods. The book presents useful
techniques for protecting the growing trees from weeds, animals,
fire, insects, and disease, and offers a full description of
shearing or shaping trees to improve their form and density-keys to
a successful crop. As the grower's job is not done until the trees
are sold, issues of grading, harvesting, advertising, and marketing
are examined. A chapter on finances deals with costs, profits, and
taxes. From novice to experienced grower, there is something in
this book for everyone. Robert D. Wray is retired from the U.S.
Forest Service's North Central Forest Experiment Station in St.
Paul, Minnesota, and has written for various conservation and
professional publications.
General
Imprint: |
Rutgers University Press
|
Country of origin: |
United States |
Release date: |
November 2008 |
First published: |
2008 |
Authors: |
Robert D. Wray
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Dimensions: |
216 x 140 x 15mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Paperback
|
Pages: |
160 |
Edition: |
Fourth Edition, Fourth Edition |
ISBN-13: |
978-0-8135-4417-5 |
Categories: |
Books >
Sport & Leisure >
General
|
LSN: |
0-8135-4417-3 |
Barcode: |
9780813544175 |
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