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CABI Encyclopedia of Forest Trees, The

Publication Year:
2013
Edition:
1st
Author:
CABI
Publisher:
CAB International
ISBN:
978-1-78-064236-9
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Description
Provides an extensive overview of 300 of the world's most important forest trees.

Tropical, subtropical, temperate and boreal trees of major economic importance are included, covering tree species used in agroforestry practices around the world. Many of the species covered are considered to be multipurpose trees with uses extending beyond timber alone; the land uses such as watershed protection or provision of windbreaks, and non-wood uses such as the production of medicines, resins, food and forage, are also listed.

Comprehensive information is presented on each tree's importance, with a summary of the main characteristics of the species, its potential for agroforestry use and any disadvantages it possesses. The tree’s botanical features such as habit, stem form, foliage, inflorescence, flower and fruit characters and phenology are covered in detail with over 70 color plate pictures to aid identification.
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Platform:
OvidSP
Publisher:
CAB International
Product Type:
Book
Author:
CABI
ISBN:
978-1-78-064236-9
Specialty:
  • Earth & Geological Sciences
  • Forestry
Language:
English
Edition:
1st
Pages:
536
Publication Year:
2013

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