CABI Encyclopedia of Forest Trees, The

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.

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

• CAB Reference Book Collection