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Author:   K A Longman ,  R H F Wilson
Publisher:   Commonwealth Secretariat
Imprint:   Commonwealth Secretariat
Volume:   4
ISBN:  

9780850924183

ISBN 10:   0850924189
Pages:   238
Publication Date:   01 January 2002
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Undergraduate ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Format:   Spiral bound
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Temporarily unavailable  
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Table of Contents

Introduction Why plant tropical trees? Natural and artificial regeneration Agroforestry Overcoming the problems of replanting trees Involving everyone with an interest The need for field trials   General principles of tree survival Introduction to ecosystems Average climate and extreme conditions Variety of terrain and soils Litter and nutrient recycling Interactions with other plants Effects of animals Human activities   Types of planting site Introduction to diverse conditions Improving farmland Reclaiming degraded land Protecting slopes Enriching logged forest Restoring savanna Maintaining mangrove woodland Community tree planting Planting in towns, parks and reserves Field experiments and demonstrations   Which tree species, for what purpose? Introduction to mixtures Local or introduced? Soil-improvers Food and medicines Forage for domestic animals Fuel from trees Timber trees Raw materials from trees Various building materials Household and agricultural uses Multipurpose trees Shade, shelter and ornamental trees Cultural and religious significance   Deciding on the growing system Introduction to favourable environments Controlled openings of the canopy How many storeys? Mixtures or pure stands? Choosing the planting pattern Research layouts   Preparing the ground Introduction: minimising soil damage Access to planting site Felling and logging Clearing or burning? Soil cultivation Drainage and terracing Safety measures Experimental areas   Sources of further information Ecology and sustainable management Agroforestry and micro-organisms Trees for various uses   Index

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