Dryland Forestry
Planning and Management

Peter F. Ffolliott (Author), Kenneth N. Brooks (Author), Hans M. Gregersen (Author), Allen L. Lundgren (Author)

9780471548003, Wiley

Hardback, published 8 December 1994

453 pages
24.2 x 16.4 x 2.4 cm, 0.879 kg

Uses an innovative approach toward integrating biophysical and socioeconomical components into environmentally sound, sustainable forest management practices in dryland regions. Covers technical considerations in dryland forestry, agroforestry systems, rehabilitation of saline regions, investment and employment opportunities, forestry extension programs and much more.

Partial table of contents:

SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT OF DRYLAND REGIONS.

Livestock Production and Management of Grazing Lands.

Watersheds and Management of Water Resources.

Forestry.

Investment, Employment, Income Generation.

PLANNING AND ASSESSING FORESTRY PROJECTS, MULTIPLE USEMANAGEMENT.

Planning.

Assessing Forestry Projects.

TECHNICAL CONSIDERATIONS.

Nursery Operations and Improvement of Planting Stock.

Irrigated Forest Plantations.

SPECIAL TOPICS.

Fuelwood Production.

Agroforestry.

Soil Erosion and Control Measures.

IMPLEMENTING AND SUPPORTING ACTIVITIES.

Involvement of Rural People.

Forestry Extension Programs.

Appendices.

Index.

Subject Areas: Earth sciences [RB]