Dryland Forestry: Planning and Management / Edition 1

by Peter F. Ffolliott, Kenneth N. Brooks, Hans M. Gregersen, Allen L. Lundgren

Overview

Uses an innovative approach toward integrating biophysical and socioeconomical components into environmentally sound, sustainable forest management practices in dryland regions. Covers technical considerations in dryland forestry, agroforestry systems, rehabilitation of saline regions, investment and employment opportunities, forestry extension programs and much more.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780471548003
Publisher:	Wiley
Publication date:	12/13/1994
Pages:	453
Product dimensions:	6.46(w) x 9.53(h) x 0.94(d)

About the Author

Peter F. Ffolliott and Kenneth N. Brooks are the authors of Dryland Forestry: Planning and Management, published by Wiley.

Table of Contents

Partial table of contents:

SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT OF DRYLAND REGIONS.

Livestock Production and Management of Grazing Lands.

Watersheds and Management of Water Resources.

Forestry.

Investment, Employment, Income Generation.

PLANNING AND ASSESSING FORESTRY PROJECTS, MULTIPLE USEMANAGEMENT.

Planning.

Assessing Forestry Projects.

TECHNICAL CONSIDERATIONS.

Nursery Operations and Improvement of Planting Stock.

Irrigated Forest Plantations.

SPECIAL TOPICS.

Fuelwood Production.

Agroforestry.

Soil Erosion and Control Measures.

IMPLEMENTING AND SUPPORTING ACTIVITIES.

Involvement of Rural People.

Forestry Extension Programs.

Appendices.

Index.

Editorial Reviews

A text/reference that presents the kinds of information required to understand and integrate biophysical and socioeconomic components into environmentally sound, sustainable forest management practices in dryland environments. The volume is organized into five parts, each of which addresses a specific set of issues that relate to forestry and the management of trees and shrubs for multiple benefits and sustainable development of dryland regions: sustainable development of dryland regions; planning and assessing forestry projects, and multiple use management; technical considerations; special topics; and implementing and supporting activities. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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