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McNaughten, C. B.

9781334272783: Tree Planting for Timber and Fuel (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10 : 1334272786 ISBN 13 : 9781334272783

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How a small South African town planned a timber and fuel plantation to secure long‑term resources. This nonfiction study follows the Rust‑en‑Vrede scheme near Oudtshoorn, showing how a municipal project can turn land near a town’s water supply into a valuable forest. It blends practical guidance with notes on climate, soil, and nursery work to help readers understand what makes such a project succeed.

The text offers concrete steps and considerations for establishing a plantation, including site selection, water supply, road and fireline planning, and the management of transplants and seedling nurseries. It also discusses how climate, light, heat, and moisture influence which species will thrive, and how to adapt practices to local conditions.

How climate and soil shape the choice of trees and exotics for a new plantation.

Step‑by‑step planning: site preparation, nurseries, planting, fencing, and water management.

Practical guidelines on pit size, spacing, and weathering of stock for better establishment.

Examples of species with coppicing potential and value as timber, poles, or firewood.

Ideal for readers interested in forestry, urban planning, or historical efforts to blur the line between public works and sustainable timber resources.

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�diteur: Forgotten Books
Date d'�dition: 2018
Langue: anglais
ISBN 10: 1334272786
ISBN 13: 9781334272783
Reliure: Broch�
Nombre de pages: 25
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Tree Planting for Timber and Fuel (Classic Reprint)

C. B. McNaughten

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ISBN 10 : 1334272786 ISBN 13 : 9781334272783

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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book explores the subject of tree planting for timber and fuel in the context of addressing environmental concerns and economic challenges. It highlights the benefits of afforestation, including erosion control, water conservation, and the provision of valuable timber resources. The author, an experienced conservator of forests, draws on his extensive knowledge to provide practical guidance on tree selection, planting techniques, and plantation management. The book emphasizes the importance of selecting tree species well-suited to specific climatic and soil conditions to ensure successful establishment and optimal growth. It also discusses the economic viability of tree planting, exploring the potential for commercial timber production and the use of wood as a renewable energy source. By promoting sustainable forestry practices, this book aims to empower individuals and communities to actively participate in environmental stewardship and secure the future availability of timber and fuel resources. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N� de r�f. du vendeur 9781334272783_0

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