Pines of Silvicultural Importance

by CABI

Overview

Pines are the most economically important group of trees in the world, covering large parts of the Northern Hemisphere and also being of silvicultural significance in many countries in the Southern Hemisphere. This book is compiled from 65 datasheets on pine from the Forestry Compendium Global Module (published by CABI on CD-ROM). For each species, there is information on common names, taxonomy, botanical features, natural distribution, latitude range, climate, soil properties, silvicultural characteristics, pests, wood and non-wood products.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780851995397
Publisher:	CABI
Publication date:	01/18/2002
Series:	Cabi Publishing Series
Pages:	608
Product dimensions:	6.88(w) x 9.75(h) x (d)

Table of Contents

An Introduction to Pines, R. D. Burdon

Editorial Reviews

This book is a compilation from 65 datasheets on pine from the . An introductory chapter on pines is followed by entries for each of the species, arranged in alphabetical order and authored by 26 international specialists. Each of the species entries includes information on common names, taxonomy, botanical features, natural distribution, latitude range, climate, soil properties, silvicultural characteristics, pests, wood and non-wood products. Illustrated with black-and-white photographs and drawings. No subject index. Distributed by Oxford U. Press. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)