Silvicultural Systems

About this book

In Europe complete regimes for regenerating, tending, and harvesting forests called 'silvicultural systems' have been successfully developed. Some are now also being used in tropical and sub-tropical forestry. This book describes the theoretical basis and practical application of 20 silvicultural systems.

Contents

PART I: THE THEORETICAL BACKGROUND TO THE SYSTEMS: Introduction; Forest ecology and genetics; The protective functions of managed forests; Protecting forests against damage; The relation of silviculture to forest management; PART II: SILVICULTURAL SYSTEMS IN PRACTICE: The clear cutting system; Shelterwood systems; The uniform system; The group system; The irregular shelterwood system; Strip systems; The tropical shelterwood system; The selection system; The group selection system; Accessory systems; The coppice system; Coppice selection systems; Coppice with standards; Conversion; Agro-forestry systems; References; Appendices; Index.

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