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Author: John E. Mayhew
Publisher: Cabi
Published: 1998
Total Pages: 246
ISBN-13:
DOWNLOAD EBOOKDescription of the species. Mahogany as plantstion species. Seed production. Nursey techniques. Site selection. Plantation estavlisment. Plantation maintenace. Growth and yield. Timber quality. Shoot borer control. Protection. Silvivultural systems.
Author: Haruni Krisnawati
Publisher: CIFOR
Published: 2011-06-01
Total Pages: 26
ISBN-13: 6028693375
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor: Ariel E. Lugo
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Published: 2006-04-10
Total Pages: 444
ISBN-13: 0387217789
DOWNLOAD EBOOKBig-Leaf Mahogany is the most important commercial timber species of the tropics. Current debate concerning whether to protect it as an endangered species has been hampered by the lack of complete, definitive scientific documentation. This book reports on vital research on the ecology of big-leaf mahogany, including genetic variations, regeneration, natural distribution patterns and the silvicutural and trade implications for the tree.
Author: Christian Cossalter
Publisher: CIFOR
Published: 2003-08-26
Total Pages: 66
ISBN-13: 9793361638
DOWNLOAD EBOOKA brief history of plantations. Environmental issues. Plantations and biodiversity. Water matters. Plantations and the soil. Pests: plantations' achilles' heel? Genetically modified trees: opportunity or treath? Plantations and global warming. Social issues. Employement: a contested balance sheet. Land tenure and conflict. Economic issues. Spiralling demand. Incentives and subsidies. Economies of scale. Costing the earth.
Author: Krisnawati, H., Kallio, M.H., Kanninen, M.
Publisher: CIFOR
Published:
Total Pages: 24
ISBN-13: 6028693391
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor: Sven Günter
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Published: 2011-06-24
Total Pages: 547
ISBN-13: 3642199860
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis book integrates the latest global developments in forestry science and practice and their relevance for the sustainable management of tropical forests. The influence of social dimensions on the development of silvicultural concepts is another spotlight. Ecology and silvicultural options form all tropical continents, and forest formations from dry to moist forests and from lowland to mountain forests are covered. Review chapters which guide readers through this complex subject integrate numerous illustrative and quantitative case studies by experts from all over the world. On the basis of a cross-sectional evaluation of the case studies presented, the authors put forward possible silvicultural contributions towards sustainability in a changing world. The book is addressed to a broad readership from forestry and environmental disciplines.
Author: Emmanuel N. Chidumayo
Publisher: Routledge
Published: 2010-09-23
Total Pages: 294
ISBN-13: 1136531378
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe dry forests and woodlands of Sub-Saharan Africa are major ecosystems, with a broad range of strong economic and cultural incentives for keeping them intact. However, few people are aware of their importance, compared to tropical rainforests, despite them being home to more than half of the continent's population. This unique book brings together scientific knowledge on this topic from East, West, and Southern Africa and describes the relationships between forests, woodlands, people and their livelihoods. Dry forest is defined as vegetation dominated by woody plants, primarily trees, the canopy of which covers more than 10 per cent of the ground surface, occurring in climates with a dry season of three months or more. This broad definition - wider than those used by many authors - incorporates vegetation types commonly termed woodland, shrubland, thicket, savanna, wooded grassland, as well as dry forest in its strict sense. The book provides a comparative analysis of management experiences from the different geographic regions, emphasizing the need to balance the utilization of dry forests and woodland products between current and future human needs. Further, the book explores the techniques and strategies that can be deployed to improve the management of African dry forests and woodlands for the benefit of all, but more importantly, the communities that live off these vegetation formations. Thus, the book lays a foundation for improving the management of dry forests and woodlands for the wide range of products and services they provide.
Author: Robert Scott Troup
Publisher:
Published: 1921
Total Pages: 544
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor: Jennifer L. Anderson
Publisher: Harvard University Press
Published: 2012-09-17
Total Pages: 421
ISBN-13: 0674067266
DOWNLOAD EBOOKColonial Americans were enamored with the rich colors and silky surface of mahogany. As this exotic wood became fashionable, demand for it set in motion a dark, hidden story of human and environmental exploitation. Anderson traces the path from source to sale, revealing how prosperity and desire shaped not just people’s lives but the natural world.
Author: Julian Evans
Publisher: Academic Press
Published: 2004-04-02
Total Pages: 5752
ISBN-13: 0080548016
DOWNLOAD EBOOKA combination of broad disciplinary coverage and scientific excellence, the Encyclopedia of Forest Sciences will be an indispensable addition to the library of anyone interested in forests, forestry and forest sciences. Packed with valuable insights from experts all over the world, this remarkable set not only summarizes recent advances in forest science techniques, but also thoroughly covers the basic information vital to comprehensive understanding of the important elements of forestry. The Encyclopedia of Forest Sciences also covers relevant biology and ecology, different types of forestry (e.g. tropical forestry and dryland forestry), scientific names of trees and shrubs, and the applied, economic, and social aspects of forest management. Valuable key features further enhance the utility of this Encyclopedia as an exceptional reference tool. Also available online via ScienceDirect – featuring extensive browsing, searching, and internal cross-referencing between articles in the work, plus dynamic linking to journal articles and abstract databases, making navigation flexible and easy. For more information, pricing options and availability visit www.info.sciencedirect.com. Edited and written by a distinguished group of editors and contributors Well-organized encyclopedic format provides concise, readable entries, easy searches, and thorough cross-references Illustrative tables, figures, and photographs in every entry, produced in full color Comprehensive glossary defines new and important terms Complete, up-to-date coverage of over 60 areas of forest sciences - sure to be of interest to scientists, students, and professionals alike! Editor-in-Chief is the past president of the International Union of Forestry Research Organizations, the oldest international collaborative forestry research organization with over 15,000 scientists from 100 countries
