| Description |
1 online resource (332 pages) : illustrations, maps |
| Series |
BIOSCIENCEnetBASE
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| Contents |
Geography of the forest -- Ecology of the forest--the southern pines -- Ecology of the forest--the lesser conifers -- Ecology of the forest--the broadleaf trees -- Establishing the forest -- Protecting the forest -- Improving the forest -- Regenerating the forest -- Integrating uses of the forest |
| Summary |
America's 754 million acres of forest constitute more than a major geographical feature. They are intricately woven into the national economy and culture-providing a fifth of the nation's industrial raw material, protecting and regulating its watersheds, providing grazing range for a sizeable portion of livestock, producing most of its game and much of its nonsport wildlife, and attracting millions of tourists annually. The Southern Forest: Geography, Ecology, and Silviculture examines in-depth the forests of the South, providing a comprehensive description of the region from which most of the |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 301-321) |
| Notes |
Print version record |
| Subject |
Forest ecology -- Southern States
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Forests and forestry -- Southern States
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Oswald, Brian P.
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CRC Press LLC
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| ISBN |
1439822484 |
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9781439822487 |
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