Forest Protection: Guide to Lectures Delivered at the Biltmore Forest School (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

C. A. Schenck

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 036668406X ISBN 13: 9780366684069

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Protect your woods with proven methods for fire prevention, pest control, and disease management.

This practical guide distills essential practices from early 20th‑century lectures on forest protection. It covers the owner’s responsibilities, the range of threats from humans, wildlife, weather, and pests, and the steps foresters take to safeguard timber investments. The material presents a structured overview of preventive and remedial measures, drawing on real‑world experience from the Biltmore Forest School era.

Readers gain a clear framework for protecting forests, including how to plan for fire safety, manage pastures and domestic animals, and address fungi, weeds, and insects. It also outlines the role of survey work, boundary maintenance, and responsible contracting in preserving forest value. The edition offers practical guidance that can inform modern stewardship and resource management.

• How to prevent and respond to forest fires and other hazards
• Strategies for protecting trees from insects, fungi, and weeds
• Guidance on boundary work, surveys, and legal considerations
• Concrete, field‑tested practices for owners and managers

Ideal for forest owners, managers, and students of forestry seeking a time‑tested, hands‑on approach to protecting woodlands.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 036668406X
• ISBN 13: 9780366684069
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 168