Forestry and silviculture

This title was originally published in 1948.

This title was originally published in 1948.

This book examines the extent to which exotic pine plantations are a suitable strategy for maintaining the essential functions, structures, processes and identity of the Patagonian landscape over time.

This book examines the extent to which exotic pine plantations are a suitable strategy for maintaining the essential functions, structures, processes and identity of the Patagonian landscape over time.

Biotechnology Applications in Forestry: Forest Microbiology, Volume Four in the Forest Microbiology series, is a comprehensive exploration of harnessing the unique attributes of the microbes in the forest biome and their tree hosts.

Forest Certification examines the historical roots of forest certification, the factors that guide the development of protocols, the players involved, the factors determining the customers to be certified, and the benefits of certification.

A presentation of strategies for managing woody plants and using research data to select the most appropriate control methods.

What is forest-based biomass energy and why should we care?

This book focuses on the most recent developments in bioremediation techniques, exploring how microorganisms can break down different pollutants and the future potential of bioremediation to reduce global pollution levels.

Trees are one of the dominant features of our existence on earth and play a fundamental role in the environment.

Due to its height, density, and thickness of crown canopy; fluffy forest floor; large root system; and horizontal distribution; forest is the most distinguished type of vegetation on the earth.

Industrial Uses of Biomass Energy demonstrates that energy-rich vegetation, biomass, is a key renewable energy resource for the future.

This monograph puts a focus on the fundamental role of timber, in the European industrialization process.

From recycled products to organic food, the movement to be "e;environmentally friendly"e; is now expanding into the forestry field.

There is an increasing realization among biophysical scientists that human behavior drastically impacts the degree to which sound agroecosystems are implemented.

Illuminating opportunities to develop a more integrated approach to municipal water system design, Natural and Engineered Solutions for Drinking Water Supplies: Lessons from the Northeastern United States and Directions for Global Watershed Management explores critical factors in the decision-making processes for municipal water system delivery.

Volume IV of the Six Volume Remote Sensing Handbook, Second Edition, is focused on the use of remote sensing in forestry, biodiversity, ecology, land use and land cover, and global terrestrial carbon mapping and monitoring.

Examine why illegal logging is so pervasiveand how this problem can be addressedIn March 2002, the Yale chapter of the International Society of Tropical Foresters brought together social and natural scientists, resource managers, policymakers, community leaders, and other interested parties to share experiences, strategies, succe

Polysaccharide gums have a wide range of applications due to their hydrophilic properties.

This book offers a positive response to the challenge to both conserve and improve the soil and water situation particularly on sloping lands.

The Routledge Handbook of Forest Ecology is an essential resource covering all aspects of forest ecology from a global perspective.

Forests are one of our most valuable resources, yet they are fast depleting with an impending ecological crisis in view.

Effects of Climate Change on Forests: An Evidence-Based Primer for Sustainable Management of Temperate and Mediterranean Forests presents concepts, case studies and the application of theories about forest management under climate change.

Forest Fungi: Biodiversity, Conservation, Mycoforestry and Biotechnology explores sustainable option aspects of forest fungal research, from the selection of hosting plants, isolation, identification, fermentation, identification of secondary metabolites, omics-tools for better understanding the plant-fungus Interactions.

Forest Fungi: Biodiversity, Conservation, Mycoforestry and Biotechnology explores sustainable option aspects of forest fungal research, from the selection of hosting plants, isolation, identification, fermentation, identification of secondary metabolites, omics-tools for better understanding the plant-fungus Interactions.

This book examines cacao cultivation with a view to improving the sustainable management and production of this crop.

Sound forest management planning requires cost-efficient approaches to optimally utilize given resources.

Balance the culture of wildcrafting with the demands of sustainable forest management.

Forests at the wildland-urban interface are at increasing risk due to the impacts of urbanization.

Understand the social, economic, and environmental impacts of the development of forest plantationsand the conservation involvedControversy surrounds the question of how to best protect forests of high conservation value, while meeting the growing demands for wood and wood fiber-based products.

The ultimate collection of the most historic trees on the planet.

Terrestrial plant systems are an integral part of Earth's land resources.

Terrestrial plant systems are an integral part of Earth's land resources.

Challenges and Solutions of Climate Impact on Agriculture explores issues arising from the changing climate for agricultural plants, with a soil-focused approach.

The second edition of Ecological Forest Management Handbook continues to provide forestry professionals and students with basic principles of ecological forest management and their applications at regional and site-specific levels.

A global view of responsible forestry management Sustainable Forestry Management and Wood Production in a Global Economy examines emerging issues and key strategies for sustaining wood production while maintaining other forest resources.

This book examines cacao cultivation with a view to improving the sustainable management and production of this crop.

Remote sensing and GIS are increasingly used as tools for monitoring and managing forests.

Forests are one of our most valuable resources, yet they are fast depleting with an impending ecological crisis in view.

This book looks at how soil develops, what makes fertile soil, and what spoils soil.

In 1984, when this book was originally published the need to take forestry outside the forests and involve local people in tree growing was widely recognised.

Originally published in 1986, this book provides a detailed examination of programmes to introduce improved charcoal making techniques throughout the developing world.

Originally published in 1984, Stoves and Trees asks whether better stoves really help the two billion people in the developing world who rely on wood and charcoal for cooking and heating their homes.

Originally published in 1986, this book provides a detailed examination of programmes to introduce improved charcoal making techniques throughout the developing world.

In 1984, when this book was originally published the need to take forestry outside the forests and involve local people in tree growing was widely recognised.

Originally published in 1984, Stoves and Trees asks whether better stoves really help the two billion people in the developing world who rely on wood and charcoal for cooking and heating their homes.