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Woodlot Management Handbook : Making the Most of Your Wooded Property for Conservation, Income or Both by Peter Mitchell and Stewart Hilts (1999, Trade Paperback)

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PublisherFirefly Books, The Limited

ISBN-101552092364

ISBN-139781552092361

eBay Product ID (ePID)286315

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Book TitleWoodlot Management Handbook : Making the Most of Your Wooded Property for Conservation, Income or Both

Number of Pages224 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication Year1999

TopicAgriculture / Forestry, Ecosystems & Habitats / Forests & Rainforests

IllustratorBeck, Ann-Ida, Yes

GenreNature, Technology & Engineering

AuthorPeter Mitchell, Stewart Hilts

FormatTrade Paperback

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Item Height0.9 in

Item Weight0 Oz

Item Length9.5 in

Item Width6.5 in

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ReviewsThe overall thesis of the book is that good land stewardship maximizes both ecological conservation and economic returns., This revised and expanded edition of The Woodlot Management Handbook contains lots of information pertaining to forests, conservation, timber production and more. The chapter on Woodland Ecology addresses important topics including soil and nutrients, water, climate and sunlight, competition, the soil ecosystem, wildlife habitats, food chains and the importance of natural corridors. Readers will learn how to prepare a woodland inventory, principles and practices of timber and firewood harvest, about reforestation and even about trails, pests and poachers as well as buying a woodlot property. Numerous black-and-white illustrations and colour photographs complement the text. If you have a woodlot or are thinking about acquiring one you will want to consider reading The Woodlot Management Handbook., A useful guide to basic woodlot or forest conservation practice, management and utilization ... This is a well-done, comprehensive explanation of woodland ecology in terms of property management and restoration. Over 50 diagrams and illustrations help the reader understand the text. As an owner of a woodlot, I found this book a good resource and of great interest., The overall thesis of the book is that good land stewardship maximizes both ecological conservation and economic returns. The authors offer information on developing a woodland-stewardship plan and buying woodland property., A useful guide to basic woodlot or forest conservation practice, management and utilization... a good resource and of great interest., The authors offer information on developing a woodland-stewardship plan and buying woodland property.

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Table Of ContentIntroduction What This Book Is All About Woodland Ecology Preparing a Woodland Inventory An Inventory for Firewood and Timber Production Environmental Sustainability and Habitat Conservation Timber and Firewood Harvest -- Principles and Practices Reforestation Specialized Agroforestry Options Trails, Pests, and Poachers Developing Your Woodland-Stewardship Plan Buying Woodland Property Ensuring Long-Term Conservation The Spirit of the Woods Appendix: Getting Help When You Need It Index

SynopsisThe Woodlot Management Handbook will show you how to get the most out of your land; whether you are interested in growing trees for timber, generating income from selling firewood, or sheltering wildlife.