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Whether you own woodland, are thinking of buying woodland, or just like trees this comprehensive book will be of value to you. "Woodland Management - A Practical Guide" contains a wealth of information on all the key areas including: management objectives - the factors influencing the choice of tree species and how to develop a management plan; broadleaves and conifers - what they are and where they grow; surveying and mapping; the seasonal cycle and practical tasks; habitat and wildlife conservation; timber production and generating income from other sources; creating a new woodland; buying and owning woodland - what to look for and how to avoid the common pitfalls.
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Christopher Starr has worked in private forestry, arboriculture and education in the UK for over twenty-five years. He is a Chartered Forester and is currently Principal Lecturer in the National School of Forestry at the University of Central Lancashire.
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In the absence of people, Britain and, indeed, many other countries throughout the world, would be substantially covered in woodland. Read the first page
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37 of 37 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
An excellent book for students and landowners, it starts with a brief history of woodland in Britain, followed by a chapter on tree biology and sylvicultural systems which is comprehensive and written in refreshingly plain english. The native and commonly used non-native trees are then detailed followed by how to draw up a management plan, essential if you want grant aid. Then the nitty-gritty of planting, protecting, measurement and marketing.
This is a very practical book on managing woodlands as a whole, very sensitive to their wildlife and landscape value but stressing that woodlands that pay are more likely to last.
This is a very practical book on managing woodlands as a whole, very sensitive to their wildlife and landscape value but stressing that woodlands that pay are more likely to last.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
As a landowner seriously considering woodland creation, I found this book easy to read, very informative and balanced. I'll be keeping it nearby as a useful reference to remind me about the key aspects of woodland creation and management. As with the best sources of knowledge, this book identifies the questions you need to ask yourself.
36 of 40 people found the following review helpful
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This book is an excellent introduction to Forest Management. It starts from the beginning, with no assumption of prior knowledge.
Ideal for potential forestry students as well as those with an interest in woodland.
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Woodland Management book
Just bought a property with its own woodland - somewhat wild and overgrown! Husband has an urge to be self-sufficient and to use our own wood for fuel (costing a fortune to run... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Wenners
Excellent All Rounder!
Bought as a gift for someone who had just purchased a small area of woodland. Informative and well presented, highly recommended.
Published 5 months ago by m brown
Excellent book for woodland management
This book crams so much information into it, it's unreal.
A brilliant book to keep in work, car or even in your work bag for quick reference. Read more
A brilliant book to keep in work, car or even in your work bag for quick reference. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Holley_a
Good read.
Sound guidance for anyone planning to buy or begin managing woodland. Easy to follow topics and the book flows well as a whole. Recommended.
Published 7 months ago by Windsurfer
Ideal for the novice!
I am part way through reading the book for a second time. Having acquired a small piece of land which has recently been clear felled and replanted I needed a quick introduction to... Read more
Published on 19 April 2010 by Mr. Carl W. Gray
Excellent
This is a well written book, I can see why Ben Law advocates the reading. Lots of information
Published on 22 Feb 2010 by G. Wurr
A Starr read!
I found this book to be an insightful and stimulating guide to managing woodlands. The authour's writing style holds your attention and the information supplied is highly relevant... Read more
Published on 29 Mar 2006
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