Koa (Acacia koa) ecology and silviculture / Patrick J. Baker, Paul G. Scowcroft, and John J. Ewel.

Format:

Book

Government document

Author/Creator:

Baker, Patrick J.

Contributor:

Scowcroft, Paul G.

Ewel, John J.

Pacific Southwest Research Station

Series:

General technical report PSW ; 211.

General technical report PSW ; 211

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Koa--Ecology--Hawaii.

Koa.

Forest ecology--Hawaii.

Forest ecology.

Forest restoration--Hawaii.

Forest restoration.

Hawaii.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (129 pages) : illustrations (some color), maps (some color).

Other Title:

Koa ecology and silviculture

Place of Publication:

Albany, Calif. : U.S. Dept. of Agriculture, Forest Service, Pacific Southwest Research Station, [2009]

Summary:

Koa (Acacia koa) is a tree species endemic to Hawaii that is of immense ecological and economic importance. This species has been mined from local forests for its wood for more than 100 years, and extensive areas of koa-dominated forests have been converted to grazing lands. Today, in recognition of the great importance and value of koa and the forests in which it is found, there is substantial interest in restoration and management of koa forests. This report brings together knowledge on the biogeography, physiology, ecology, and silviculture of koa in an effort to assist landowners and resource stewards in making sound decisions about restoring and managing koa forests.

Notes:

Title from PDF title screen (viewed on Nov. 9, 2009).

"March 2009."

Includes bibliographical references (pages 99-122).

Electronic reproduction. [Place of publication not identified] : HathiTrust Digital Library, 2011.

Other Format:

Print version: Baker, Patrick J. Koa (Acacia koa) ecology and silviculture

OCLC:

472435956

Access Restriction:

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