University of Kabianga

Introduction to forestry science /

Burton, L. DeVere.

Introduction to forestry science / L. DeVere Burton. - 2nd ed. - Clifton Park, NY : Delmar Learning, 2007. - p. cm.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Introduction to forestry -- North American forest regions -- Classification and anatomy of trees -- Physiology of trees -- Forest ecology -- Diseases and pests of trees -- The role of government in forestry -- Silviculture -- Measurement of forest -- Harvest and reforestation practices -- Fire and the forest -- Safety in the forest -- Wood construction materials -- Specialty forest products -- Plantation products and practices -- Urban forestry -- Computers and space-age.

1418030872 (alk. paper)

2006101409


Forests and forestry--North America--Juvenile literature..
Forest management--United States--Juvenile literature.
Forests and forestry--Juvenile literature.
Forest management--Juvenile literature.

SD376 / .B87 2007

634.9

SD140 / .B87 2007