Silviculture and ecology of western U.S. forests / John C. Tappeiner II [and three others].

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Tappeiner, John C., II, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Forests and forestry--West (U.S.).

Forests and forestry.

Forest management--West (U.S.).

Forest management.

Forest ecology--West (U.S.).

Forest ecology.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (447 pages) : illustrations, tables

Edition:

Second edition.

Place of Publication:

Corvallis, Oregon : Oregon State University Press, 2015.

Summary:

Silviculture, once regarded solely as reforestation and growing trees for timber, is understood today as also maintaining forest health, reducing fire potential, benefitting wildlife and aesthetics, and ensuring multiple options for the future against the uncertainties of a changing climate.Silviculture and Ecology of Western U.S.

Contents:

Intro

Contents

Preface

Chapter 1. Silviculture

Chapter 2. Silvicultural Systems

Chapter 3. Ecological Principles Basic to Silviculture

Chapter 4. Ecology of Shrubs, Hardwoods, and Herbs

Chapter 5. Growth of Forest Trees and Stands

Chapter 6. Measures of Stand Density and Structure

Chapter 7. Regeneration of Forests

Chapter 8. Management of Even-Aged Stands

Chapter 9. Forest Stand Nutrition and Fertilization

Chapter 10. Multi-Aged Management and Complex Stands

Chapter 11. Fire and Silviculture

Chapter 12. Case Histories

References

Index.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on print version record.

Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.

ISBN:

0-87071-804-5

OCLC:

1021807642