Trees in Paradise

Trees in Paradise

Author: Jared Farmer

Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company

Published: 2013-10-28

Total Pages: 624

ISBN-13: 0393078027

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Describes how the first settlers in California changed the brown landscape there by creating groves, wooded suburbs and landscaped cities through planting eucalypts in the lowlands, citrus colonies in the south and palms in Los Angeles.


Invasive Plants of California's Wildlands

Invasive Plants of California's Wildlands

Author: Carla C. Bossard

Publisher: Univ of California Press

Published: 2000

Total Pages: 366

ISBN-13: 9780520225466

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"Invasive nonnative plants threaten native species with habitat loss, displacement, and severe population declines, thus seriously reducing biodiversity. Invasive Plants of California's Wildlands is a tremendous source for land managers and others who are interested in protecting the rich natural heritage of California and surrounding states."--John C. Sawhill, President and CEO, The Nature Conservancy


Tests of 36 Eucalyptus Species in Northern California

Tests of 36 Eucalyptus Species in Northern California

Author: James P. King

Publisher:

Published: 1980

Total Pages: 12

ISBN-13:

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A trial of 36 species of Eucalyptus near Concord, California, found species of sufficiently rapid growth and good survival to merit further screening. Species from western Australia and of the subgenus Monocalyptus all failed on the site. E. camaldulensis, E. dalrympleana, E. glaucescens, E. grandis, E. nitens, E. ovata, and E. viminalis were the species with best survival and growth.


Eucalypts in Asia

Eucalypts in Asia

Author: John W. Turnbull

Publisher:

Published: 2003

Total Pages: 272

ISBN-13:

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Papers presented at an international workshop in China, April 2003 examine the role of eucalypt species in Asia. The proceedings cover socioeconomic, genetics, nutrition, pests and diseases, environmental impacts and utilisation issues. The conference, conceived by the China Eucalypt Research Centre, was the first to consider such a wide range of issues about eucalypts in the Asian region. It is a valuable contribution to our knowledge and ability to manage these species for maxium benefit and sustainability.


Improving Plantation Establishment by Optimizing Growth Capacity and Planting Time of Western Yellow Pines

Improving Plantation Establishment by Optimizing Growth Capacity and Planting Time of Western Yellow Pines

Author: George T. Ferrell

Publisher:

Published: 1980

Total Pages: 96

ISBN-13:

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A trial of 36 species of Eucalyptus near Concord, California, found species of sufficiently rapid growth and good survival to merit further screening. Species from western Australia and of the subgenus Monocalyptus all failed on the site. E. camaldulensis, E. dalrympleana, E. glaucescens, E. grandis, E. nitens, E. ovata, and E. viminalis were the species with best survival and growth.