Book ID: 96604
West, P.W.
Tree and Forest Measurement. 2nd. ed. 2009. gr8vo. Paper bd.
Due April 2009. -Forests must be measured, if they are to be managed and conserved properly. This book describes the principles of modern forest measurement, whether using simple, hand-held equipment or sophisticated satellite imagery. Written in a straightforward style, it will be understood by everyone who works with forests, from the professional forester to the layperson. It describes how and why forests are measured and the basis of the science behind the measurements taken.