Silviculture and Ecology of Western U.S. Forests /

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"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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Main Authors: Tappeiner, John C., II (Author), Bailey, John D., 1961- (Author), Harrington, Timothy B. (Timothy Brian) (Author), Maguire, Douglas A. (Douglas Alan) (Author)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: Corvallis : Oregon State University Press, 2015.
Edition:Second edition.
Series:Book collections on Project MUSE.
Subjects:
Forests and forestry.
Forest management.
Forest ecology.
TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING > Agriculture > General.
GARDENING > Fruit.
Forest ecology > West (U.S.)
Forest management > West (U.S.)
Forests and forestry > West (U.S.)
West United States.
Electronic books.
Online Access:Texto completo
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.

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