The Theory and Practice of Working Plans: Forest Organization (Classic Reprint)

A. B. Recknagel

ISBN 10: 1331991013 / ISBN 13: 9781331991014

Published by Forgotten Books, 2018

About this Item

Print on Demand. This book represents a pioneering work in the history of forest organization and management, bringing together diverse European efforts in the field and adapting them to meet the unique needs of American forestry. The author draws on years of experience as an advisor to the US Forest Service, and on a range of perspectives from colleagues across the profession of forestry. The first edition, released in 1912, was met with high praise for its comprehensive overview of forest organization practices and its detailed insights into the history and development of forest management. The author emphasizes the importance of a sustained yield approach to forest management, and that the ultimate goal should be the production of a healthy, diverse, and sustainable forest ecosystem. The book's emphasis on maintaining abnormal forests in a state as favorable as possible for future growth, without excessive or unnecessary expenditure, is a testament to its forward-thinking approach to forest management. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book.

Seller Inventory # 9781331991014_0

Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Theory and Practice of Working Plans: Forest Organization (Classic Reprint)
• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication Date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1331991013
• ISBN 13: 9781331991014
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New
• Book Type: print-on-demand item
• Seller catalogs:
  • Audits and Surveys

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Synopsis

A practical guide to planning forest cuts that sustain yields.

This study adapts European forest organization ideas for American forests, focusing on how to organize cutting plans and stand selections for lasting timber production. It helps practicing foresters balance theory with real-world decisions.

The book explains how to choose which stands to cut, how to map stands for cutting, and how to structure cutting series and plans. It covers methods for determining the size and timing of the cut, including the role of market conditions, stand age, and damage from wind, fire, or pests. Practical guidance is offered for designing flexible plans that can adapt to local needs and changing conditions.

• How to identify mature and overmature stands for selection and harvest.
• How to map stands and indicate cutting types on a planning document.
• How cutting series help reduce windthrow and pest damage.
• How to balance yearly and multi-year cutting targets within a 10- to 20-year planning horizon.

Ideal for foresters and students seeking hands-on methods for organizing working plans and adapting them to varied forests and markets.