商品簡介
The first edition was published 22 years ago, and the second, a dozen years ago; this third edition maintains the structure but is thoroughly updated throughout. The two authors are forestry experts affiliated with research and development agencies, and they are writing for students and forest managers in developing nations. After introductory material defining and discussing plantation, or "planted forest," species, development, and organization and structure, several chapters address land, social, and economic factors. The bulk of the book concerns what to plant, seed collection and storage, maintenance, nutrition, thinning, pruning, and other practical issues. The final section is concerned with soil conservation, rehabilitation, and sustainability. The bibliography is extensive, and indexing is by species and by general topic. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
作者簡介
Julian Evans was appointed OBE in 1997 for 'Services to Forestry and the Third World'. Also Vice-President of the Commonwealth Forestry Association, Director-at-Large of the International Society of Tropical Foresters (ISTF), and honorary member of Society of American Foresters.
John Turnbull received the inaugural Queen's Award for Forestry through the Commonwealth Forestry Association for his contributions to forestry in developing countries.
