Sustainable management of Pinus radiata plantations

This book is about how to grow Pinus radiata (radiata pine) forest plantations. Radiata pine is a versatile, fast-growing, medium-density softwood, very suitable for a wide range of end-uses. Its silviculture is highly developed, being built on a firm foundation of over a century of research, observation and practice. It is often considered a model for growers of other plantation species. This book explores current knowledge and experience with radiata pine forest plantation management and examines its long-term sustainability.

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Main Authors: Mead, D.J. 1423211765022, FAO, Rome (Italy). Forestry Dept. eng 184178
Format: Texto biblioteca
Language:eng
Published: Rome (Italy) FAO 2013
Subjects:PINUS RADIATA, FOREST PLANTATIONS, SUSTAINABLE FOREST MANAGEMENT, SITE PREPARATION, ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS, PLANT PESTS, PLANT DISEASES, PLANT DEVELOPMENTAL STAGES, WOOD PROPERTIES, PLANT BREEDING, PLANTING STOCK, FOREST STANDS, SILVOPASTORAL SYSTEMS, PREPARATION DU SITE, FACTEUR DU MILIEU, MALADIE DES PLANTES, STADE DE DEVELOPPEMENT VEGETAL, PROPRIETE DU BOIS, AMELIORATION DES PLANTES, PLANT, PEUPLEMENT FORESTIER, SYSTEME SYLVOPASTORAL, PLANTATION FORESTIERE, PREPARACION DEL SITIO, FACTORES AMBIENTALES, ENFERMEDADES DE LAS PLANTAS, ETAPAS DE DESARROLLO DE LA PLANTA, PROPIEDADES DE LA MADERA, FITOMEJORAMIENTO, PLANTON DE VIVERO, RODALES, SISTEMAS SILVOPASCICOLAS, PLANTACION FORESTAL,
Online Access:http://www.fao.org/3/a-i3274e.pdf
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Summary:This book is about how to grow Pinus radiata (radiata pine) forest plantations. Radiata pine is a versatile, fast-growing, medium-density softwood, very suitable for a wide range of end-uses. Its silviculture is highly developed, being built on a firm foundation of over a century of research, observation and practice. It is often considered a model for growers of other plantation species. This book explores current knowledge and experience with radiata pine forest plantation management and examines its long-term sustainability.