Introduction to forestry science

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Author:

Burton, L. DeVere.

ISBN:

9781418030872

Personal Author:

Burton, L. DeVere.

Edition:

2nd ed.

Publication Information:

Clifton Park, NY : Thomson Delmar Learning, c2008.

Physical Description:

xiv, 513 p. : ill. (chifely col.), col. maps ; 29 cm.

General Note:

Includes index.

Contents:

Introduction to forestry -- North American forest regions -- Classification and anatomy of trees -- Physiology of trees -- Forest ecology -- Diseases and pests of trees -- Silviculture -- Measurement of forest resources -- Harvest and reforestation practices -- Fire and the forest -- Wildlife in the forest -- Water quality and watershed management -- The role of government in forestry -- Safety in the forest -- Wood construction materials -- Specialty forest products -- Plantation products and practices -- Urban forestry -- Computers and space-age forest technologies -- Tree identification.

Subject Term:

Forests and forestry -- North America -- Juvenile literature..

Forest management -- United States -- Juvenile literature.

Forests and forestry -- Juvenile literature.

Forest management -- Juvenile literature.

Electronic Access:

Table of contents only http://www.loc.gov/catdir/toc/ecip077/2006101409.html

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Summary

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.