Plantation Forestry in the Tropics: The Role, Silviculture, and Use of Planted Forests for Industrial, Social, Environmental, and Agroforestry Purpose

by Julian Evans

Book Overview

As the rain forests disappear, development of planted forests in tropical countries is accelerating to satisfy the ever-growing global demands for wood products as well as to improve the local environment and livelihoods of poor people. In 24 illustrated and fully referenced chapters, this book presents both the historical context and current developments in planting trees in the tropics. Contemporary issues such as engaging with stakeholders and...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0198509472
• ISBN13: 9780198509479
• Release Date: June 2004
• Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
• Length: 482 Pages
• Weight: 2.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 7.4" x 9.6"