CABI Encyclopedia of forest Trees. 2013. 523 p. 4to. Hardcover.

Provides an extensive overview of 300 of the world's most importantforest trees. Tropical, subtropical, temperate and boreal trees of majoreconomic importance are included, covering tree species used inin agroforestry practices around the world. Many of the species coveredare considered to be multipurpose trees with uses extending beyondtimber alone; the land uses such as watershed protection or provision ofwindbreaks, and non-wood uses such as the production of medicines,resins, food and forage, are also listed. Comprehensive information ispresented on each tree's importance, with a summary of the maincharacteristics of the species, its potential for agroforestry use andany disadvantages it possesses. The trees' botanical features such ashabit, stem form, foliage, inflorescence, flower and fruit charactersand phenology are covered in detail with over 70 colour plate picturesto aid identification. Selected references are also included.