Author: N. B. Lewis
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Pinus radiata
Languages : en
Pages : 440
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Primarily for foresters, this text reviews current knowledge of the silviculture of radiata pine, its management at stand and forest levels, and its prospects in future domestic and international markets. Presents information about the biology of the species, including growth habits, wood characteristics and pests and diseases. Includes tables and graphs, references and an index. The authors are foresters from countries in which radiata pine is grown extensively, including Australia, New Zealand, South Africa and Chile.
Author: Donald J. Mead
Publisher: Food & Agriculture Organization of the UN (FAO)
ISBN: 9789251076347
Category : Forest management
Languages : en
Pages : 0
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"Pinus radiata (radiata pine) is a versatile, fast-growing, medium-density softwood, suitable for a wide range of end-uses. Its silviculture is highly developed, and is built on a rm foundation of over a century of research, observation and practice. Radiata pine is often considered a model for growers of other plantation species. This book explores current knowledge of, and experience with radiata pine forest plantation management and examines its long-term sustainability. Radiata pine management needs to integrate the biological aspects of tree-growing, with socio-economics, management objectives, practical considerations and other constraints and opportunities. Although stands of radiata pine may appear to be simple, they are actually quite complex ecosystems because they contain large, long-lived trees that change dramatically over time and interact in changing ways with the environment and with other organisms. The focus of this book is on the principles and practices of growing radiata pine sustainably. It also looks ahead to emerging challenges facing radiata pine plantation management, such as the effects of climate change, new diseases and other threats, and meeting changing product needs and societal demands."--Page 4 of cover.
Author: Rowland Burdon
Publisher: Springer
ISBN: 3319650181
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 480
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In nature, radiata pine is very localised and an obscure tree species despite the romantic character of much of its natural habitat. That obscure status and the lack of any reputation as a virgin timber slowed its due recognition as a commercial crop. Nevertheless, it has become a major plantation forest crop internationally. It has become the pre-eminent commercial forest species in New Zealand, Chile and Australia, with important plantings in some other countries. It consequently features prominently in the international trade in forest products, in addition to its importance in domestic markets of grower countries. Very fast growth, considerable site tolerances, ease of raising in nurseries and transplanting, and ease of processing and using its wood for a range of products and purposes, have made it the utility softwood of choice almost everywhere it can be grown satisfactorily. Abundant genetic variation and its amenability to other management inputs created special opportunities for its domestication. The story of its domestication forms a classic case history in the development of modern commercial forestry, with trailblazing in both genetic improvement and plantation management; this inevitably meant a learning process that provided instructive lessons, especially for tree breeders dealing with some other species. Paradoxically, the plantation monocultures have played and can continue to play an important role in protecting natural forests and other forms of biodiversity. Given the attractions of growing radiata pine, there were inevitably cases of overreach in planting it, with lessons to be learnt. Economic globalisation has meant globalisation of pests and disease organisms, and the scale on which radiata pine is grown has meant is has been the focus of various biotic alarms, none of which have proved catastrophic. Temptations, remain, however, to pay less than due attention to some aspects of risk management. The chapter structure of the book is based on historical periods, beginning long before any important human influences, and ending with a look into what the future might hold for the species and its role in human and ecological sustainability. Almost throughout, there has been complex interplay between the technical aspects, local social and economic factors, various types of institution, the enthusiasm and drive of some very influential individuals, and tides of economic ideology, threads that needed to be woven together to do the story justice.
Author: P. M. Cornish
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780730575641
Category : Forest hydrology
Languages : en
Pages : 53
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Author: I. G. Johnson
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 142
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Author: David M. Richardson
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 9780521789103
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 556
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A comprehensive review essential for all involved in the management of natural and planted pine forests.
Author: D. Atkinson
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN: 9400968337
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 503
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Proceedings of a Meeting of the IUFRO, Working Party on Root Physiology and Symbiosis
Author: I. G. Johnson
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780730518464
Category : Pinus radiata
Languages : en
Pages : 142
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Author: F. H. McKinnell
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780724455553
Category : Forests and forestry
Languages : en
Pages : 23
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Author: James Reid Boyle
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN: 9780792354680
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 486
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In this volume, international experts describe biological, ecological, economic and social aspects of planted forests. Representative types of planted forests are described and discussed, technical and social aspects are considered, and case studies depict the variety of purposes and uses of planted forests. Authors discuss the nature of planted forests of representative species world-wide, basic biology and ecology of plantations, and economic and social considerations in landscapes where planted forests contribute to potentially sustainable societies. The authors represent temperate and tropical forests, developed and developing nations, and all levels of intensity of planting and managing forest trees. This compilation of views and viewpoints about planted forests provides a fresh, broad outlook on trees planted for myriad purposes. Forest scientists and managers, policy experts, development officials and interested citizens will find information of value and stimuli for thinking about forestsof the future.
