Book ID: 58008
TEWARI, D.N.
A monograph on Chir Pine (Pinus roxburghii Sarg.). 1994. figs. tabs. numerous colour photos. 311 p. gr8vo. Cloth.
Among the principal pines found in India Pinus roxburghii commonlyknown as long-leaved pine or chir pine is the most important. This isone of the least exacting of the Himalayan trees growing sometimes onbare rocks where only a few species are capable of existing. It is aresinous tree capable of yielding resin continuously provided rillmethod of tapping is adopted. The monograph vividly describes morphology, anatomy, silviculture and management, genetics, growth and yield,utilization of timber and non-timber products, marketing and protection.A comprehensive bibliography has been compiled, covering all importantwork done so far.