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Over the past decade, a sea change has occurred in the field of forestry. A vastly increased understanding of how ecological systems function has transformed the science from one focused on simplifying systems, producing wood, and managing at the stand-level to one concerned with understanding and managing complexity, providing a wide range of ecological goods and services, and managing across broad landscapes.

Creating a Forestry for the Twenty-first Century is an authoritative and multidisciplinary examination of the current state of forestry and its relation to the emergent field of ecosystem management. Drawing upon the expertise of top professionals in the field, it provides an up-to-date synthesis of principles of ecosystem management and their implications for forest policy. Leading scientists, including Malcolm Hunter, Jr., Bruce G. Marcot, James K. Agee, Thomas R. Crow, Robert J. Naiman, John C. Gordon, R.W. Behan, Steven L. Yaffee, and many others examine topics that are central to the future of forestry:

• new understandings of ecological processes and principles, from stand structure and function to disturbance processes and the movement of organisms across landscapes
• challenges to long-held assumptions: the rationale for clearcutting, the wisdom of short rotations, the exclusion of fire
• traditional tools in light of expanded goals for forest landscapes
• managing at larger spatial scales, including practical information and ideas for managing large landscapes over long time periods
• the economic, organizational, and political issues that are critical to implementing successful ecosystem management and developing institutions to transform knowledge into action

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Excellent introduction to modern sustainable forestry
This book is very useful for foresters and ecologists working to find a balance between timber production and maintaining biodiversity and ecosystem function in managed forests.

TO bad service
The worst experience I have ever had... I am so surpised how I was asked to write review...
TONY SADIKU

Bought this as a textbook and barely used it.
I bought this for a class I was taking and it is not interesting enough to buy unless you have to, like me. ... Read more

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Common Sense Forestry relates thirty years’ experience of an environmentally conscious woodland owner. Much of the book is devoted to starting a forest and how to maintain it. It answers such questions as: What seedlings to buy? Should your forest be monoculture or a mixed forest? What is the payback for planting and maintaining a forest? Is seeding a good way to start a forest? What kind of seeds work best? Does it pay to hire a consultant? What should he/she do for you? Does it pay to do much maintenance in your forest? How should I prune? Is timberland improvement worthwhile? How, when and whether to thin? How to herbicide and when? Can the damage done to nature by chemicals be justified by the benefits to your seedlings? What are the economics of woodland ownership?

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A fascinating read for any tree lover
This insightful book is not only an inspiration for those lucky enough to already own woodlands, but for anyone interested in trees and conservation. I wanted to find a "Forestry 101" course which reflected progressive environmental principles - and this is certainly it. Morsbach's writing style is engaging. Even where he repeats himself he makes the information consistently fascinating. And he doesn't shrink from presenting views which are opposed to his. The illustrations are wonderful and the glossary at the end invaluable. Because I live in Austria - where the "Dauerwald" principle described by Morsbach is well established - his holistic international approach was especially appealing.

Common Sense Forestry offers great insight
If you are at all interested in Forestry and planting and growing trees, then this is definitely the book for you. To me this has become my forestry bible. There are so many great ideas, and interesting stories throughout the entire book. When I got done reading it the first time I was disappointed that I had already finished it, so I had to read it again. And believe it or not it was good the second time because it was able to bring me back to the woods on a cold winter's night, and that is always a great place to be.

common sense forestry
i was very pleased with this book, disregard my review of wildlife and woodlot managment. this is the one to buy, i confused the two books. this one is entertaining and informative for the novice. good prospective for the small woodlot owner

Very good book
This book was excellent and contained alot of common sense advice. I only deducted a star because it was more applicable to the East Coast, while I live on the West. Really good material, and I liked its balanced approach to the use of "non-Green" methods.

The Tree That Made My Copy
. . . gave its life for a good cause.

This is the most important book on my shelves as I "manage" my 75 Virginia woodland acres.

I like Morsbach's maverick approach to forestry, in particular the emphasis he places on aesthetic and environmental considerations.Once again, the committed, thoughtful individual trumps a whole barrel full of clipboard-carrying "experts."

The book contains multiple grammatical errors that are slightly distracting to me, a former editor, but otherwise entirely trivial.

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This is an EXACT reproduction of a book published before 1923. This IS NOT an OCR'd book with strange characters, introduced typographical errors, and jumbled words.This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book. ... Read more

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Principles of forestry are introduced with emphasis on actual field practices, both traditional and modern. The fourth edition includes expanded treatments of small private forest owners, reflecting changing patterns in ownership; more informtion on new advances in timber volumes, growth, cut, and management; updated coverage of forest instruments; and more on pollution damage, reflecting current problems. Each significant field practice is illustrated with photos, drawings, and tables for easier comprehension. ... Read more

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A great primer
This book provides an accessible introduction to the world of forestry: silvics, silviculture, forest management, timber harvesting, and multiple use. The language and philosophy adopted by the authors, and the examples they develop, arouse the readers' enthusiasm. For me, this was the perfect precursor to more technical fare.

I would definitely recommend this book for a general reader wanting to learn about forestry. Its appropriate use in an academic setting is more problematic. Though very well done, it is both too general and too superficial to serve as a textbook in any forestry department course. However, it might do well as a supplemental text in a college forest ecology course. It could also serve well in a secondary setting, though I have no idea what high school anywhere offers an introduction to forestry. ... Read more

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This comprehensive, visual, and easy to use approach to Forestry Science covers the principles and practices of forest management, integrated with an applied science approach. The processing of wood and forest products, the economic impact of forests on the U.S. economy, and Current laws and regulations that govern the use of forests in addition to government historical events and policies that have influenced forest management practices are included. Science topics are referenced throughout stressing the technical aspect of Forest Science. In addition, career options and the required skills to obtain employment in the forest industry are explored. ... Read more

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The Dictionary of Forestry is an essential reference to over 4,500 terms used today in the broad field of forest science, management, and conservation:

• Agroforestry
• Forest biometrics and inventory
• Forest ecology
• Forest economics and policy
• Forest entomology and pathology
• Forest fire ecology and management
• Forest management and operations research
• Forest meteorology
• Forest production, engineering, and utilization
• Forest recreation and wilderness management
• Forest soils
• Forest tree physiology
• International forestry
• Range ecology and management
• Remote sensing, photogrammetry, and GIS
• Silviculture, regeneration, and stand dynamics
• Tree improvement and forest genetics
• Urban and community forestry
• Water resources and watershed management
• Wildlife and fish ecology

Compiled by leading specialists representing the wide variety of forestry disciplines, this is a concise resource that anyone who works or studies in the field of natural resources should keep handy at all times. ... Read more

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Clear and Concise Coverage of Forestry Terminology
My review title about sums it up. Any term you're likely to look up - from 'abiotic' to 'zygote' - could be explored at chapter- or book-length, but this book gives you just the amount of information you want in order to move forward in whatever you happen to be reading. It defines potentially controversial entries, like "old growth" and "diameter-limit cut," in a straightfoward and purely descriptive manner.

My only beef is the price. It's simply too expensive, by some $20, for a rather slender volume.

A must buy
I am a recent graduate from college holding a diploma in forestry.I found this book to be essential in my studies and highly recommend to both students and any persons interested in the study of forestry.It contains all the essential termonology used for forestry with detailed information on their meaning.It is an all accounts a must have book.

An Essential Guide to Understanding Forestry
For most of my life, I have had a deep interest in the subject of forestry, and while time and circumstances have dictated that attending a school of forestry was not possible, I have still maintained my interest bypurchasing and reading materials about forestry. It holds a very biginterest with me and having "The Dictionary of Forestry" in mylibrary was an absolute must. John A. Helms, the editor, has put together afantastic reference book for anyone who is a student, or anyone who has anabiding interest in this field. This reference has helped me when readingother books about forest and related topics, such as "Young Men andFire." When I come to a term such as "smokejumper", I go tothe reference in the this dictionary and get helpful information. In thiscase, when I looked up "smokejumper", I was referenced to"helijumper", where an apt description was told. There are manyother terms that have been helpful, such as fire tools (the pulaski), or"fire behavior" where I find such terms as "blowup", or"backfire" which Dodge used in "Young Men and Fire"(actually it was termed an escape fire). Also, such defintiions about firesuppression, such as "mop-up" and "direct attack."While I may never get to attend a forestry school, I have this greatreference dictionary to satiate my appetite for a great interest of mine -forestry. I appreciate the many people who put this book together and Iwant you to know that I consider it as essential in my library. ... Read more

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A revised and reorganized practical reference for the working field forester, incorporating the latest information and new, improved methods in such critical areas as U.S. forest law and policy, forest taxation, cost accounting and accomplishment reporting, pesticide and environmental aspects, safety, and public involvement procedures. ... Read more

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Excellent, portable, easy to use.
Very good reference guide to have while assessing forest.Is portable enought to take along, without being unreasonably heavy and bulky.Still need definitive text to refer back to, since it's not all-inclusive, but then again, it isn't supposed to be.

Forestry Handbook: Must-have resource for foresters
The Forestry Handbook contains a wealth of information for foresters and other natural resource managers.It's not a book that you read from start to finish (even discounting the 1,335 page length).Rather, it is a superb reference book.I use the Handbook frequently, and have a copy both at work and at home.

The Handbook is broken into 25 sections that include Ecology, Silviculture, Geology and Soils, Genetics, Fire Management, Insects and Diseases, Inventory, Measurements, and Logging. In addition to these forestry-related sections are those on Fish and Wildlife Management, Range Management, Watershed Management, and Remote Sensing.The Handbook also includes sections on Safety, People Management, and Communications.

Most sections have multiple authors, and these authors represent government, academia, and industry.Authors are from all regions of the country.

The strengh of the Handbook is that it covers a varity of forestry and natural resource topics, and does so very well.As you would expect, it relies heavily on figures and graphs, and these are appropriately used and of good quality.The sheer range of topics limits somewhat the depth of each topic.However, no other forestry text approaches the overall utility of the Handbook.

This 2nd Edition of the Handbook was edited for the Society of American Foresters and published in 1984.I hope that a 3rd Edition is in the near future.Technological advdances alone, including Geographic Information Systems (GIS), GPS, and related technologies indicate that an update is needed.Topics such as Best Management Practices (BMPs) and forest certification, now part of our everyday language in forestry, are absent from the 1984 Handbook.

The price tag may seem steep to foresters.However, considering the bredth of material and quality of the text, it is a text worth having if you are serious about forestry.

outstanding book
i used this book extensively during my forestry training.if you are serious about forestry this is a must have book. it covers everything to do with forestry. its extreamly informative. the price may seem a bit highbut, you'll get volumes of excelentforestry information. ... Read more

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Why forestry field studies? As experienced teachers of scientific ecology and forestry concepts, we believe that a forest or woodlot can provide teachers and their students with the perfect laboratory for understanding some of the basic principles of environmental science and community ecology. These studies were designed and used for many years as a unit in an advanced placement environmental science course. They also could be used as a lab in a biology, botany, forestry, or ecology class at the high school or beginning college level. They place students in a natural environment collecting real data to better understand a real place, something sorely lacking in most high school or beginning college curricula. This manual is organized to systematically take a teacher through a comprehensive set of field exercises, from preparation to written report. We begin by discussing some basic ecology and forestry principles in Chapters 1 and 2. These discussions are meant to be a refresher course and do not cover these subjects in a textbook, encyclopedic fashion for that see the chapter bibliographies and readings listed in Appendix E. In Chapter 3 we cover some necessary pre-fieldwork preparation. Chapters 4 through 7 describe the actual fieldwork and are essentially units of an all-day session in the woods. If time, budget, or logistics do not permit an all-day field trip, however, one or more units can be chosen to fit a particular situation we do not intend these exercises to be all or nothing! We conclude with a discussion of the post field trip data analysis, report writing, and wrap-up. ... Read more

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How does Nature work? When one looks closely at the enormously complex web of life, it is impossible not to be caught by the wonder of how all living things - yes including rocks and crystals - are interconnected. Just as there is thought behind action, so there is energy behind matter. Schauberger is able to demonstrate how Nature works because he has been able to observe and describe how its energies manifest and produce the material world. This, the third volume in the eco-technology series, contains Schauberger's writings on trees, biodynamic agriculture and subtle energies in nautre. It answers questions like why are so many species of plant and animal disappearing? 'Industrial civilisation lurches towards ecological meltdown, Schauberger's prescient ideas and discoveries will be closely examined by all who seek to find a way for humanity to live in harmony, rather than conflict, with Nature.' - Ralph Metzner Other books by Viktor Schauberger Energy Evolution Nature as Teacher The Water Wizard. ... Read more

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interesting but very scientific
A bit hard to read if you are not into reading a lot scientific information... but its a good book if you can get past that... slow read.

Viktor Schauberger was a Genius!
Viktor not only knew about water, unlike most people today, but he was a genius in regards to farming as well.When you live close to Nature, like Viktor did, you uncover a lot of truths about the world around you.This book is well written and was a pleasure reading.Without the forests we have no water and with poorly treated soil we end-up with poor quality food and more illnesses.If you care about the earth buy this book and spread the word. Cheers to Viktor Schauberger and all his insights, and to Callum Coats for translating it into English

Are you trying to save Mother Earth?
If you are in any way interested in the environement, then this book will appeal to you. This is the third book in the highly acclaimed "Eco-Technology" series by Callum Coats. Not only does the book delve into what man is doing to harm the environement, it also offers "fresh" ideas on what we can and should DO about it. I can't believe "Green Peace" or some other pro-environmental group doesn't have this book as part of their by-laws! Fascinating. Of coarse, the entire book is based on the revolutionary work of Viktor Schauberger. This one, if you are into farming, just have a back-yard garden, or are a hard core pro-earth person, will keep you reading till the end...and want to read the entire series. A very well written and inspiring book. A differnent view of natural phenomena, the influence of temperature and water movement, forestry, agriculture, the energy industry, the dying forest, timber and water in the building industry, soil fertilisation, increased productivity...wow! Again, whether you are just into learning what's happening to the earth, and why, or you are serious about trying to DO something to stop the damage already done, this book will open your eyes. ... Read more

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The Greatest Good is a compelling photographic history of forestry in the United States. This new edition, which inaugurates the centennial year of the USDA Forest Service, celebrates 100 years of professional forestry in America.

Chapter One reveals how crucial wood was to the livelihood of nineteenth-century Americans, and chronicles the advent of the belief that forestry was the key to producing timber without destroying the forests. Chapter Two explores the growth of the profession, including the creation of the Forest Service, and identifies the controversies that often erupted over new practices and controls. Chapter Three highlights the intensified demand for wood for housing after World War II and the subsequent emergence of environmental consciousness that brought new challenges to the profession. Finally, Chapter Four examines the birth of sustainable forestry and documents how the scientific and technological advances of the past 25 years have enabled foresters to extend the nation s wood supply and restore the land.

Through photograph and word, The Greatest Good illustrates the many contributions that foresters and forestry have made to our society. ... Read more

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Celebrate 100 years of forestry with this book!
This book is a wonderful historical account of the forestry profession and is a must read for any professional forester, or anyone interested in forestry.It is an easy to read, but comprehensive book about a veryinteresting subject. ... Read more

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Thom McEvoy offers a primer of practical information on the management of forest lands with the goal of creating positive impacts on forest ecosystems. ... Read more

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Great overview of the Topic
McEvoy (Sen. Jeffords only wrote the foreward) presents an excellent introduction to the topic of sustainable forestry management.There are numerous external references for other sources on specific topics and sample contracts for woodlands owners.McEvoy's very easy and enjoyable writing style make the read quick and interesting.I am ordering his other book on the more technical side of contracting, taxes and estate planning. ... Read more

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Trees and related vegetation have long been planted in cities for a variety of reasons. From trees with special religious significance in ancient temples to trees captured in planters adjacent to our newest office buildings, we have sought to accompany our urban lives with some representation of nature. During the past few decades, individuals and society have placed a much greater emphasis on urban vegetation. As cities become larger and more complex, trees may exist in them through careful design, through poor design, or by accident. Urban Forestry addresses how to carefully and successfully plan for and manage vegetation as part of an urban ecosystem. This edition provides information on all aspects of the field, including the history and uses of urban vegetation, appraisal and inventories, the planning process, and management and maintenance. Concepts are elucidated throughout the text with numerous photos, tables, line drawings, graphs, and charts. The nine appendices add to the book's usefulness for both students and professionals. ... Read more

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Wide look into Urban Forestry
This book really helped me to understand Urban Forestry in a broad sense. It includes history, examples, sketches and really usefull information.

Urban Forestry: Planning and Managing Urban Greenspaces
It is an interesting book.Relatively easy to read.Well organized.It would be nice to have more examples.Lists are good but they need to be substantiated.I also found the appendices to be nearly useless.There are many many pages of appendices and they really do not serve any purpose.It would be better just to delete those pages and give us a cheaper price.I bet we paid a lot for those appendices.So yes the price is high.I would liked to have seen many more diagrams.The ones present are helpful.The book needs editing in some sections.Overall, I give it a 3.5.

The Ultimate Book for Urban Forestry Professionals
A must-have for the any professional working in the urban forestry field. Contains excellent information regarding the need for urban trees and themanagement of an urban forest.It is written in a conversational tone,making it easy and interesting to read. ... Read more

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For nearly a century, Thai state forestry focused overwhelmingly on extracting timber and keeping local people away from the forests. In forest ecosystems that contain some three thousand species of trees, Thai state foresters have concentrated on just three - teak, pine, and eucalyptus. While in recent years foresters have shifted their focus to conservation, they continue to pursue policies that marginalize communities, leaving them with little option but to protest and resist.

Ann Danaiya Usher examines the historical ideas and styles of forestry that have long influenced the practice of Thai state forestry. She also traces the origins of the century-old conflict between foresters and forest communities and argues that unless some kind of resolution is found, the loss of forest is almost certain to continue until there is little left to protect. ... Read more

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Forestry examines all aspects of the industry, from the planting of new seedlings to the inner workings of a sawmill and a pulp and paper mill. This engaging picture book uses a combination of fact and fiction to introduce young children to the people, machines and environmental concerns involved in one of America's most important resource-based industries. The America at Work series fills a need for primary-level information on natural resources, and Forestry helps children appreciate the work involved in bringing forestry products to their homes. ... Read more

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OPPORTUNITIES IN . . . SERIES PROVIDES VALUABLE CAREER INSIGHT TO STUDENTS AND JOB SEEKERS!

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Each book offers:

• The latest information on a field of interest
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Great reading
This book is very informational and insightful. I think that anyone thinking about getting into the Forestry business would get a lot out of reading this book first. You will certainly know which direction to go in and what to expect. ... Read more

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As the rain forests disappear, development of planted forests in tropical countries is accelerating to satisfy the ever-growing global demands for wood products as well as to improve the local environment and livelihoods of poor people. In 24 illustrated and fully referenced chapters, this book presents both the historical context and current developments in planting trees in the tropics. Contemporary issues such as engaging with stakeholders and sustainable management practices in planted forests are also addressed. This expanded third edition will provide students with a comprehensive introduction to the principles and practices of tropical plantation forestry as part of sustainable land use.Professional foresters, development specialists, and all with an interest in tropical forest management will find this a valuable reference text. ... Read more