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Timber Growing and Logging Practice in the Douglas Fir Region - Softcover

Measures Necessary To Keep Forest Land Productive And To Produce Full Timber Crops

 
9780265733165: Timber Growing and Logging Practice in the Douglas Fir Region

Synopsis

This book details sustainable timber-growing and logging practices in the Douglas fir forests of the Pacific Northwest. It presents a plan to preserve this vital resource in the face of rising demand while also addressing the complex challenges presented by the area's fire ecology. The author provides readers with a comprehensive examination of the natural processes that aid in the regrowth of the forest after logging practices have taken place. The book also considers the historical context of timber harvesting in this region, tracing the evolution of logging practices over time. The author additionally describes the impact that different re mitigation strategies have had on the regrowth process, paying particular attention to the importance of controlled burning. By synthesizing these various perspectives, this book will prove invaluable to both the forestry professional and the general reader interested in the sustainable management of natural resources.

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