Silviculture and ecology of western U.S. forests /
"Silviculture, once regarded solely as reforestation and growing trees for timber, is understood today as also maintaining forest health, reducing fire potential, benefitting wildlife and aesthetics, and ensuring multiple options for the future against the uncertainties of a changing climate. S...
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| Format: | Electronic eBook |
| Language: | English |
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Corvallis :
Oregon State University Press,
2015.
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| Edition: | Second edition. |
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| Online Access: | CONNECT CONNECT |
Table of Contents:
- Intro; Contents; Preface; Chapter 1. Silviculture; Chapter 2. Silvicultural Systems; Chapter 3. Ecological Principles Basic to Silviculture; Chapter 4. Ecology of Shrubs, Hardwoods, and Herbs; Chapter 5. Growth of Forest Trees and Stands; Chapter 6. Measures of Stand Density and Structure; Chapter 7. Regeneration of Forests; Chapter 8. Management of Even-Aged Stands; Chapter 9. Forest Stand Nutrition and Fertilization; Chapter 10. Multi-Aged Management and Complex Stands; Chapter 11. Fire and Silviculture; Chapter 12. Case Histories; References; Index.
