The Profitable Planter (Classic Reprint)
Language: English
Published by Forgotten Books, 2018
- Hardcover
- New

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- Title
- The Profitable Planter (Classic Reprint)
- Author
- William Pontey
- Publisher
- Forgotten Books
- Publication year
- 2018
- Condition
- New
- Binding
- HRD
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 0267684061
- ISBN 13
- 9780267684069
- Item weight
- 555 grams
A practical guide to growing timber in Britain for profit and sustainability.
This edition distills methods for selecting species, managing soils, and boosting growth to turn neglected land into valuable timber supply. It emphasizes practical steps over opinion while showing how timely actions can increase yield and reduce costs. Ideal for readers interested in forestry, farming, and long‑term land stewardship.
The text surveys timber‑friendly species, notes the strengths and limits of firs, poplars, willows, oaks, and spruces, and explains how soil, moisture, and pest pressures shape success. It blends field observations with instructions you can apply, from choosing the right locations to understanding how different trees respond to moisture and nutrients. The author champions an evidence‑based approach and urges readers to verify ideas through experience rather than rely on conventional wisdom.What you’ll experience in this edition
- Clear guidance on selecting tree species suited to specific soils and climates
- Practical notes on soil preparation, planting distances, and nurse plants
- Observations about growth rates, timber quality, and pest considerations
- Historical context showing how timber plans align with national interests and private farming
- How poplars and willows can provide fast timber and why soil type matters
- The cautious use of large plantings of Scots fir and the conditions it favors
- The importance of nurse plants in supporting young trees
- How to assess soil depth, moisture, and stone content for better results
Ideal for readers of agricultural and forestry manuals, landscape managers, and anyone exploring profitable planting strategies that respect the land.
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