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The CABI Encyclopedia of Forest Trees by Andrew Praciak; C.A.B. International is a nonfiction available to read on EtoBox.

What is The CABI Encyclopedia of Forest Trees about?

The CABI Encyclopedia of Forest Trees provides an extensive overview of 300 of the world's most important forest trees. Tropical, subtropical, temperate and boreal trees of major economic importance are included, covering tree species used in agroforestry practices around the world. Many of the species covered are considered to be ‘multipurpose’ trees with uses extending beyond timber alone; the land uses such as watershed protection or provision of windbreaks, and non-wood uses such as the production of medicines, resins, food and forage, are also listed. Comprehensive information is presented on each tree's importance, with a summary of the main characteristics of the species, its potential for agroforestry use and any disadvantages it possesses. The tree’s botanical features such as habit, stem form, foliage, inflorescence, flower and fruit characters and phenology are covered in detail with over 70 colour plate pictures to aid identification. Also included are specific sections devoted to pests and diseases, distribution and silvicultural characteristics and practices, including seed sowing, nursery care, planting, thinning, and harvesting. In addition to the wealth of i

Who reads The CABI Encyclopedia of Forest Trees?

Author

Andrew Praciak; C.A.B. International

Publisher

CABI Publishing; Cabi; CABI

Published

2013

Language

EN

ISBN

9781780643588

Category

nonfiction

Subjects

Science, Stem