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Author : P. K. Khosla
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 416 pages
Book Rating : 4.E/5 ( download)
Download or read book Nursery Technology for Agroforestry written by P. K. Khosla and published by . This book was released on 1993 with total page 416 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Contributed articles.
Author : Hannah Jaenicke
Publisher : World Agroforestry Centre
ISBN 13 : 9290591307
Total Pages : 95 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (95 download)
Download or read book Good Tree Nursery Practices written by Hannah Jaenicke and published by World Agroforestry Centre. This book was released on 1999 with total page 95 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : R. Kindt
Publisher : World Agroforestry Centre Eastern and Central Africa Program
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 440 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (319 download)
Download or read book Tree Seeds for Farmers written by R. Kindt and published by World Agroforestry Centre Eastern and Central Africa Program. This book was released on 2006 with total page 440 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Craig R. Elevitch
Publisher : PAR
ISBN 13 : 0970254407
Total Pages : 249 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (72 download)
Download or read book Agroforestry Guides for Pacific Islands written by Craig R. Elevitch and published by PAR. This book was released on 2000 with total page 249 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : N. H. Ravindranath
Publisher : Universities Press
ISBN 13 : 9788173714559
Total Pages : 338 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (145 download)
Download or read book Nursery Manual for Forest Tree Species written by N. H. Ravindranath and published by Universities Press. This book was released on 2004 with total page 338 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This Nursery Manual Provides Propagation Techniques For One Hundred Tree Species. The Appropriate Reproductive And/Or Vegetative Propagation Techniques Are Presented For Each Tree Species. The Manual Further Provides A Brief Description Of Each Tree Species, Its Distribution, Economic Importance, Phenology, Seed Characteristics, Methods Of Seed Collection, Specific Treatments To Enhance Seed Germination And Field-Planting Methods. Information About The Application Of Modern Techniques Such As Micro-Propagation, The Use Of Synthetic Chemicals To Induce Roots, Seed Treatments, Testing Of Germination, Setting Up Of Traditional And Greenhouse Nurseries And Various Practices To Produce Good Quality Seedlings Is Also Provided. This Manual Has Been Prepared To Meet The Requirements Of Individuals Interested In Setting Up Nurseries, Forest Department Staff And Nursery Managers, Plantation Managers, College Teachers, Farmers, Commercial Entrepreneurs And Silviculture Enthusiasts.
Author : Craig R. Elevitch
Publisher : PAR
ISBN 13 : 0970254458
Total Pages : 818 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (72 download)
Download or read book Traditional Trees of Pacific Islands written by Craig R. Elevitch and published by PAR. This book was released on 2006 with total page 818 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This book is for the person who lives in the tropics or subtropics and is interested in native plants, who wants to know about plants that are useful, who loves to watch plants grow, and who is willing to work with them. Such a person might ask questions like, Where will they grow? How do I grow them? Are they good to eat? How are they used? What are their names? These questions and more are answered here."--Préface
Author : Jack R. Sutherland
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9789290435150
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (351 download)
Download or read book Forest Tree Seed Health written by Jack R. Sutherland and published by . This book was released on 2002 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : A.J. Raj
Publisher : Scientific Publishers
ISBN 13 : 9386237741
Total Pages : 839 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (862 download)
Download or read book Forestry Principles And Applications written by A.J. Raj and published by Scientific Publishers. This book was released on 2013-01-01 with total page 839 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This textbook is written for undergraduates & postgraduates, university & college teachers, scientists and professional foresters. It offers a real-life introduction to the field of forestry and an interdisciplinary overview of the theory behind it. This textbook covers forestry in great depth and the real strength of the book lies in its focus on the context and applications of the field. Thanks to its wide scope, it not only serves as a useful introduction to the field but can also be used to understand how many other key forestry topics have changed in recent years as a consequence of the technology advancement. This textbook will significantly help the students for preparation of UPSC-Civil Service Exam, UPSC-Indian Forest Service Exam, ICFRE & ICAR Scientists/NET Exam, University Entrance Exam for admission to M.Sc. and Ph.D. programmes.
Author : Alok Kumar Patra
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 1000833348
Total Pages : 196 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (8 download)
Download or read book Introductory Agroforestry written by Alok Kumar Patra and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2022-12-26 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The origin of agroforestry practices—growing trees and shrubs with food and fruit crops and grasses is traditional and very old—but the science of agroforestry is new. Years of experience and experiments have shown that agroforestry as a land-use system is capable of yielding both food and wood and at the same time helps in conserving and rehabilitating the ecosystems. It has the capability to increase the overall productivity of land, maintain the nutrient balance in the soil, and above all, protect the nature. In the recent years, agroforestry has been recommended as a core subject in the curriculum of B. Sc. (Forestry) and B. Sc. (Agriculture) courses of agricultural universities. This book has been divided into ten chapters covering very comprehensive information on all aspects of agroforestry including history, concepts, systems classification, tree-crop interactions, planning and management, diagnosis and design, policy and projects, and propagation and management practices of multipurpose trees. This book is co-published with NIPA. Taylor and Francis does not sell or distribute its print and electronic editions in India, Pakistan, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka.
Author : Craig R. Elevitch
Publisher : PAR
ISBN 13 : 0970254431
Total Pages : 550 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (72 download)
Download or read book The Overstory Book written by Craig R. Elevitch and published by PAR. This book was released on 2004 with total page 550 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Whether in a small backyard or a larger farm or forest, trees are vital to the web of life. Protecting and planting trees can restore wildlife habitat, heal degraded land, conserve soil, protect watersheds, diversify farm or garden products, beautify landscapes, and enhance the economic and ecological viability of land use systems. Careful planning and sound information is needed to reach these goals. The Overstory Book distills essential information about working with trees into 134 short, easy-to-read, single-subject chapters. Each chapter shares key concepts and useful information, so readers can get back to planting and protecting more trees, gardens, and forests, more effectively. * Discover time-tested agricultural and conservation techniques from indigenous and traditional peoples * Work with beneficial microorganisms, from mycorrhizal fungi to nitrogen-fixing bacteria and more * Create abundance with fruit trees, timber trees, vine crops, vegetables, mushrooms, and more * Form alliances with animals, from wildlife, birds, and insects to integrated, free-range livestock * Design effective tree-based windbreaks, noise barriers, live fences, and erosion buffers * Understand how to grow or obtain the highest quality seeds, seedlings, and plant materials * Restore fertility, productivity, and biodiversity with trees * Work with multipurpose plants including trees, palms, bamboos, and more * Market products effectively to improve economic returns sustainably * Locate helpful internet sites, organizations, people, and publications * And much more!
Author : Mark Krawczyk
Publisher : New Society Publishers
ISBN 13 : 1550927647
Total Pages : 610 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (59 download)
Download or read book Coppice Agroforestry written by Mark Krawczyk and published by New Society Publishers. This book was released on 2022-07-05 with total page 610 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Cut and come again forestry – reviving the ancient practice of resprout silviculture to power local woodland-based economies. Coppice Agroforestry is a richly illustrated, comprehensive guide to resprout silviculture – managing trees and shrubs by coppicing, pollarding, shredding, and pleaching – for a continuous supply of small diameter polewood for products from firewood to fine furniture. Contextualizing resprout silviculture historically, ecologically, and economically, Coppice Agroforestry explores the potential of this ancient practice for modern times. Coverage includes: The cultural history of coppicing in Europe and North America Tree and shrub anatomy, biology, and woodland ecology A suite of woodland management systems Dozens of handcrafted wood products on a continuum of value, offering a wide range of business opportunities Case studies of diverse coppice-based enterprises Assessing existing forests for coppice potential Designing new resprout silviculture systems Tables highlighting diverse species for various uses A vision of a modern resprout silviculture renaissance. A decade in the making, encyclopedic in scope, and written by the hand of a woodsman, Coppice Agroforestry is a deep dive into this ancient practice, blending it with modern science, systems thinking, and tools to land it firmly into the 21st century. Whether you have a few trees or an entire forest, Coppice Agroforestry is the must-have practical guide for homesteaders, farmers, foresters, land managers, and educators who ally themselves with the remarkable resilience of woody plants.
Author : Mulkh-Raj Ahuja
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 3642848133
Total Pages : 249 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (428 download)
Download or read book Clonal Forestry II written by Mulkh-Raj Ahuja and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2012-12-06 with total page 249 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Provided here are both underlying theory and recent results concerning the propagation and use of clones in research and in production forestry. State-of-the-art science and case histories treating production, testing, multiplication and deployment of clones are presented. Agroforestry, urban forestry and christmas-tree farming are covered, along with more traditional multiple-use forestry and high-intensity forestry for biomass, wood and fiber production. Clonal forestry is contrasted to the more recent developments of "family forestry", and the classical tree-improvement approach relying on seed-orchards. The history of clonal forestry is covered with reviews of several centuries experience with Sugi in Japan and poplars in Europe. The impacts and use of clones in the contexts of genetic conservation and biodiversity are discussed, as are the laws and regulations affecting clonal production and deployment.
Author : Shibu Jose
Publisher : Springer
ISBN 13 : 9789400730489
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (34 download)
Download or read book Agroforestry for Ecosystem Services and Environmental Benefits written by Shibu Jose and published by Springer. This book was released on 2012-03-14 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Agroforestry systems are believed to provide a number of ecosystem services; however, until recently evidence in the agroforestry literature supporting these perceived benefits has been lacking. This volume brings together a series of papers from around the globe to address recent findings on the ecosystem services and environmental benefits provided by agroforestry. Specifically, this volume examines four major ecosystem services and environmental benefits: (1) carbon sequestration, (2) biodiversity conservation, (3) soil enrichment and (4) air and water quality. Past and present evidence clearly indicates that agroforestry, as part of a multifunctional working landscape, can be a viable land-use option that, in addition to alleviating poverty, offers a number of ecosystem services and environmental benefits. This realization should help promote agroforestry and its role as an integral part of a multifunctional working landscape the world over. The book should be particularly useful to students, professionals, researchers and policy makers involved in natural resource management, agroforestry, biodiversity conservation, and environmental management. Reprinted from Agroforestry Systems, Volume 76, No. 1 (2009)
Author : K.T. Parthiban
Publisher : Scientific Publishers
ISBN 13 : 9386237393
Total Pages : 409 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (862 download)
Download or read book Industrial Agroforestry Perspectives and Prospectives written by K.T. Parthiban and published by Scientific Publishers. This book was released on 2014-06-01 with total page 409 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Forests are playing a significant role in the economic prosperity and ecological stability of the country. The Indian Forests faces severe biotic and abiotic pressure leads to shrinking of its geographical distribution and the forest based industries are at the cross roads. This book incorporated the India's Forest and Agroforestry situation and the need for industrial wood plantations. It also comprises the status of various wood based industries like pulp and paper, plywood, matchwood, dendro power, biofuel and the requirement for different raw materials and the associated supply chain management.
Author : Kim M. Wilkinson
Publisher : PAR
ISBN 13 : 0970254423
Total Pages : 114 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (72 download)
Download or read book Growing Koa written by Kim M. Wilkinson and published by PAR. This book was released on 2003 with total page 114 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Ken Mudge
Publisher : Chelsea Green Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1603585079
Total Pages : 386 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (35 download)
Download or read book Farming the Woods written by Ken Mudge and published by Chelsea Green Publishing. This book was released on 2014 with total page 386 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn how to fill forests with food by viewing agriculture from a remarkably different perspective: that a healthy forest can be maintained while growing a wide range of food, medicinal, and other nontimber products. The practices of forestry and farming are often seen as mutually exclusive, because in the modern world, agriculture involves open fields, straight rows, and machinery to grow crops, while forests are reserved primarily for timber and firewood harvesting. In Farming the Woods, authors Ken Mudge and Steve Gabriel demonstrate that it doesn’t have to be an either-or scenario, but a complementary one; forest farms can be most productive in places where the plow is not: on steep slopes and in shallow soils. Forest farming is an invaluable practice to integrate into any farm or homestead, especially as the need for unique value-added products and supplemental income becomes increasingly important for farmers. Many of the daily indulgences we take for granted, such as coffee, chocolate, and many tropical fruits, all originate in forest ecosystems. But few know that such abundance is also available in the cool temperate forests of North America. Farming the Woods covers in detail how to cultivate, harvest, and market high-value nontimber forest crops such as American ginseng, shiitake mushrooms, ramps (wild leeks), maple syrup, fruit and nut trees, ornamentals, and more. Along with profiles of forest farmers from around the country, readers are also provided comprehensive information on: • historical perspectives of forest farming; • mimicking the forest in a changing climate; • cultivation of medicinal crops; • cultivation of food crops; • creating a forest nursery; • harvesting and utilizing wood products; • the role of animals in the forest farm; and, • how to design your forest farm and manage it once it’s established. Farming the Woods is an essential book for farmers and gardeners who have access to an established woodland, are looking for productive ways to manage it, and are interested in incorporating aspects of agroforestry, permaculture, forest gardening, and sustainable woodlot management into the concept of a whole-farm organism.
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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 12 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (891 download)
Download or read book Inside Agroforestry written by and published by . This book was released on 2011 with total page 12 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
