Plantation Forestry in the Tropics The Role, Silviculture, and Use of Planted Forests for Industrial, Social, Environmental, and Agroforestry Purposes
As the rain forests disappear, development of planted forests in tropical countries is accelerating to satisfy the ever-growing global demands for wood products as well as to improve the local environment and livelihoods of poor people. In 24 illustrated and fully referenced chapters, this book pres...
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| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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New York
OXFORD UNIVERSITY PRESS
2004
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| Edition: | THIRD EDITION |
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Add Tag | Summary: | As the rain forests disappear, development of planted forests in tropical countries is accelerating to satisfy the ever-growing global demands for wood products as well as to improve the local environment and livelihoods of poor people. In 24 illustrated and fully referenced chapters, this book presents both the historical context and current developments in planting trees in the tropics. Contemporary issues such as engaging with stakeholders and sustainable management practices in planted forests are also addressed. This expanded third edition will provide students with a comprehensive introduction to the principles and practices of tropical plantation forestry as part of sustainable land use. Professional foresters, development specialists, and all with an interest in tropical forest management will find this a valuable reference text. |
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| Item Description: | Includes index |
| Physical Description: | xiii, 467 pages illustrations 26 cm |
| Bibliography: | Bibliography: pages 395-448 |
| ISBN: | 0198509472 0198529945 9780198529941 |
Plantation forestry in the tropics tree planting for industrial , social, environmental, and agroforesty purposes