A practical guide to establishing woodlands, to all aspects of woodland management and the harvesting and marketing of woodland produce. The book is aimed at farmers who are thinking of creating new woods and managing existing farm woods. The different aims of woodland management are explained including wood production, nature conservation, amenity and sporting. The all important question of choice of species is covered with lists of trees for different end uses. The management of woodland at different ages is explained.
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Zielgruppe
Für höhere Schule und Studium
Für Beruf und Forschung
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Maße
Höhe: 230 mm
Breite: 150 mm
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ISBN-13
978-0-632-02321-9 (9780632023219)
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Schweitzer Klassifikation
Autor*in
Consultant in Timber Technology
Chartered Forester
Contents: The Farm Woodland Scheme and Forestry Commission Grant Aid; Which trees to grow?; Preparing land for planting; Planting the trees; Caring for young trees; Damage to woodlands; Brashing and pruning; Thinning; Felling the final crop; Harvesting the trees; Roads and tracks; Marketing; Management for nature conservation; Management for sport; Management for lanscape and amenity; Shelter belts; Uses of wood on the farm; Making a farm woodland plan. Appendices : Some fencing specifications used in crofting counties; Wood processing industries: addresses and specifications; Measuring timber; Forestry Commission Sales agreements; Useful addresses; Glossary of terms; Conversion factors.
