Plantation Silviculture. 1986. (Forestry Sciences). 336 p. Hardbound.

Plantations of a wide range of tree species have an important place inour world, providing wood for industry, fuelwood and animal fodder,protection from adverse environments and for the soil, as well as amenity and aesthetically pleasing landscapes. Silvicultural knowledgeof this particular branch of forestry first developed in Europe more than two centuries ago but in many parts of the world is still evolvingas new and even more varied plantations are established. This bookprovides an undergraduate text for teaching purposes as well as a usefulreference for the forest owner, practicing forester and researchers. Itdeals with all aspects of plantation silviculture, seed, nursery practice, establishment, maintenance, and manipulation of the crop. Asection deals particularly with the problem of maintaining landproductivity in the longterm and a final chapter bridges the gap betweensilvicultural practice and modern forest management.