Woodland Management: A Practical Guide - Second Edition

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Whether you own woodland, are thinking of buying woodland, or just like trees this comprehensive book will be of value to you. 'Woodland Management - A Practical Guide' contains a wealth of information on all the key areas including: Management objectives The factors influencing the choice of tree species and how to develop a management plan Broadleaves and conifers What they are and where they grow Surveying and mapping The seasonal cycle and practical tasks Habitat and wildlife conservation Timber production and generating income from other sources Creating a new woodland Buying and owning woodland What to look for and how to avoid the common pitfalls AUTHOR: Chris Starr has worked in private forestry, arboriculture and education in the UK for over twenty-five years. He is a Chartered Forester and is currently Principal Lecturer in the National School of Forestry at the University of Central Lancashire. 86 colour photographs and 37 diagrams

Over the last three and a half decades Chris Starr has worked throughout the United Kingdom in education, woodland management and forest policy. He studied forestry at Bangor University and went on to qualify as a Chartered Forester. He taught at the National School of Forestry for over twenty years. In 2010 the Institute of Chartered Foresters awarded Chris their highest honour for services to the profession. He was awarded an OBE for 'Services to British Forestry and Forestry Education' in the 2013 New Year's Honours.

This is an excellent piece of work... (containing) a huge amount of information ... It is well illustrated with good photographs and clear line drawings... it is easy to read... and can be used for reference as well as education. * Woodland Owner * The book is excellent for reference purposes...(and) is not judgemental or critical, it simply aims to explain how to get the best out of woodland, whether your motives are spiritual, altruistic or financial. * Tree Spirit * This is an excellent book that is accessible and easy to read... * British Trust for Ornithology News *