The Ecology of Even-aged Forest Plantations

The Ecology of Even-aged Forest Plantations
Author: International Union of Forestry Research Organizations. Division I--Site and Silviculture
Publisher:
Total Pages: 604
Release: 1979
Genre: Afforestation
ISBN:

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The Ecology of Even-aged Forest Plantations

The Ecology of Even-aged Forest Plantations
Author: International Union of Forestry Research Organizations. Division I. Meeting, Edinburgh, 1978
Publisher:
Total Pages: 582
Release: 1979
Genre: Afforestation
ISBN:

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Ecology of Even-Aged Forestry Plantations

Ecology of Even-Aged Forestry Plantations
Author: International Union of Forestry Research Organizations. Division I. Meeting
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 1979-11
Genre: Forest ecology
ISBN: 9780904282337

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Plantations in the Tropics

Plantations in the Tropics
Author: Jacqueline Sawyer
Publisher: IUCN
Total Pages: 104
Release: 1993
Genre: Deforestation
ISBN: 9782831701394

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Based on thorough bibliographic research of a highly controversial topic, this report, jointly sponsored by IUCN, UNEP and WWF, shows the potential of plantations, while also exposing problems which may arise if massive tree plantations proposed for the tropics are to be established. Major issues covered include; species selection, soil and water cycle effects, fires, pests and diseases, effects on biodiversity, carbon dioxide fixation, land tenure and social issues, and plantation economics. Some broad conclusions and guidelines to be considered when establishing large scale plantations in the tropics complete this study.

Forest Stand Dynamics

Forest Stand Dynamics
Author: Chadwick D. Oliver
Publisher:
Total Pages: 552
Release: 1996-02-02
Genre: Nature
ISBN:

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Comprehensive book describes the various growth patterns of forests. The purpose is to help silviculturalists and forest managers understand and anticipate how forests grow and respond to intentional manipulations and natural disasters.

Ecology and Silviculture of Eucalypt Forests

Ecology and Silviculture of Eucalypt Forests
Author: R. G. Florence
Publisher: CSIRO PUBLISHING
Total Pages: 446
Release: 2004
Genre: Gardening
ISBN: 9780643090644

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Examines the ecology and silviculture of eucalypts in forests and plantations in Australia and overseas.

Ecosystem Goods and Services from Plantation Forests

Ecosystem Goods and Services from Plantation Forests
Author: Jürgen Bauhus
Publisher: Earthscan
Total Pages: 273
Release: 2010
Genre: Science
ISBN: 1849776415

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Plantation forests often have a negative image. They are typically assumed to be poor substitutes for natural forests, particularly in terms of biodiversity conservation, carbon storage, provision of clean drinking water and other non-timber goods and services. Often they are monocultures that do not appear to invite people for recreation and other direct uses. Yet as this book clearly shows, they can play a vital role in the provision of ecosystem services, when compared to agriculture and other forms of land use or when natural forests have been degraded. This is the first book to examine explicitly the non-timber goods and services provided by plantation forests, including soil, water and biodiversity conservation, as well as carbon sequestration and the provision of local livelihoods. The authors show that, if we require a higher provision of ecosystem goods and services from both temperate and tropical plantations, new approaches to their management are required. These include policies, methods for valuing the services, the practices of small landholders, landscape approaches to optimise delivery of goods and services, and technical issues about how to achieve suitable solutions at the scale of forest stands. While providing original theoretical insights, the book also gives guidance for plantation managers, policy-makers, conservation practitioners and community advocates, who seek to promote or strengthen the multiple-use of forest plantations for improved benefits for society. Published with CIFOR

Comparative Plant Ecology

Comparative Plant Ecology
Author: J.P. Grime
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 751
Release: 2014-11-14
Genre: Science
ISBN: 9401710945

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The Practice of Silviculture

The Practice of Silviculture
Author: Mark S. Ashton
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 776
Release: 2018-03-19
Genre: Science
ISBN: 1119270952

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The most up-to-date, comprehensive resource on silviculture that covers the range of topics and issues facing today’s foresters and resource professionals The tenth edition of the classic work, The Practice of Silviculture: Applied Forest Ecology, includes the most current information and the results of research on the many issues that are relevant to forests and forestry. The text covers such timely topics as biofuels and intensive timber production, ecosystem and landscape scale management of public lands, ecosystem services, surface drinking water supplies, urban and community greenspace, forest carbon, fire and climate, and much more. In recent years, silvicultural systems have become more sophisticated and complex in application, particularly with a focus on multi-aged silviculture. There have been paradigm shifts toward managing for more complex structures and age-classes for integrated and complementary values including wildlife, water and open space recreation. Extensively revised and updated, this new edition covers a wide range of topics and challenges relevant to the forester or resource professional today. This full-color text offers the most expansive book on silviculture and: Includes a revised and expanded text with clear language and explanations Covers the many cutting-edge resource issues that are relevant to forests and forestry Contains boxes within each chapter to provide greater detail on particular silvicultural treatments and examples of their use Features a completely updated bibliography plus new photographs, tables and figures The Practice of Silviculture: Applied Forest Ecology, Tenth Edition is an invaluable resource for students and professionals in forestry and natural resource management.