Commercial Forest Plantations On Saline Lands

Author : Marcia Lambert,John Turner
Publisher : CSIRO PUBLISHING
Page : 232 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2000-04-01
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9780643102477

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Commercial Forest Plantations on Saline Lands by Marcia Lambert,John Turner Pdf

This book provides the information that will allow users to recover salt-degraded land with selected plantation timbers and ultimately to make a profit. The authors have drawn on their own experiences plus material from Australia, India, California and Israel where similar saline soil conditions occur. The authors also bring their extensive work in forest biotechnology to the book. The primary species of interest are in the genus Eucalyptus although other species, notably conifers, are referred to. Issues involved in defining the characteristics of sites where plantations may be established and their special management requirements are discussed. Options are presented for the selection and development of appropriate genotypes plus associated management practices. Monitoring of plantations is shown to be a vital management issue. The work includes a chapter on environmental benefits which will broaden the appeal beyond forest managers, extension officers and students of forestry to companies which produce CO2 but which have no prior knowledge of forestry.

Author : Marcia J. Lambert,John Turner
Publisher : CSIRO PUBLISHING
Page : 232 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Science
ISBN : 0643063978

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Commercial Forest Plantations on Saline Lands by Marcia J. Lambert,John Turner Pdf

Provides information that will allow users to recover salt-degraded land with selected plantation timbers and ultimately to make a profit.

Author : Jagdish Chander Dagar,Paramjit Minhas
Publisher : Springer
Page : 210 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2016-02-11
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9788132226598

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Agroforestry for the Management of Waterlogged Saline Soils and Poor-Quality Waters by Jagdish Chander Dagar,Paramjit Minhas Pdf

Land degradation caused by salinity and waterlogging is a global problem afflicting about one billion hectares and endangering the food security of at least 75 countries. Since the social, economic and environmental costs of on and/off-farm reclamation techniques are high, agroforestry is now emerging as a potential tool, not only for arresting salinity and waterlogging, but also for other environmental services like mitigating climate change, sequestering carbon and restoring biodiversity. This publication addresses the vital issues, principles and practices related to rehabilitation using agroforestry and includes many site-specific case studies from a number of the world’s typical catchments. Written by leading researchers, the book is a must, not only for scientists whose research interests lie in soil salinity, waterlogging and poor-quality waters, but also policy makers, environmentalists, students, and educationists alike. More importantly, it contributes to reversing the salinity trends and ensuring the livelihoods of resource-poor farming families living in these harsh agro-ecosystems.

Author : Albertus Frederik Heuperman,A. S. Kapoor,Harry W. Denecke,International Programme for Technology and Research in Irrigation and Drainage. Secretariat,Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Publisher : Food & Agriculture Org.
Page : 96 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9251047804

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Biodrainage by Albertus Frederik Heuperman,A. S. Kapoor,Harry W. Denecke,International Programme for Technology and Research in Irrigation and Drainage. Secretariat,Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations Pdf

Artificial drainage is essential to sustain irrigated agriculture, in order to control the water table and avoid waterlogging and salinisation. Biodrainage systems rely on vegetation rather than mechanical means to remove excess water, and can provide a cost-effective and environmentally friendly drainage option. This publication presents a range of formally published and unpublished literature on the current level of knowledge of biodrainage, in order to inform further research and promote pilot testing schemes.

Author : Phil West
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 305 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2006-08-02
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9783540324799

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Growing Plantation Forests by Phil West Pdf

In a highly readable fashion, this book describes the scientific principles which are used throughout the world to ensure rapid, healthy plantation growth. It is written for a world-wide audience, from forestry professionals and scientists through to small plantation growers, to describe how plantations may be grown responsibly and profitably. The author has been a forest scientist for over 30 years.

Author : P. W. West
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 332 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2013-10-21
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9783319018270

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Growing Plantation Forests by P. W. West Pdf

This book describes the scientific principles that are used throughout the world to ensure the rapid, healthy growth of forest plantations. As the population of the world increases so does the amount of wood people use. Large areas of natural forests are being cleared every year and converted to other uses. Almost as large an area of plantation forests is being established annually to replace those lost natural forests. Eventually, plantations will produce a large proportion of the wood used around the world for firewood, building, the manufacture of paper and bioenergy. Forest plantations can also provide various environmental benefits including carbon storage, rehabilitation of degraded land, serving as disposal sites for various forms of industrial or agricultural waste and enhancing biodiversity in regions that have been largely cleared for agriculture. Whatever their motivation, plantation forest growers want their plantations to be healthy and grow rapidly to achieve their purpose as soon as possible. This book discusses how this is done. It is written for a worldwide audience, from forestry professionals and scientists through to small plantation growers, and describes how plantations may be grown responsibly and profitably.

Author : B.K. Garg,I.C. Gupta
Publisher : Scientific Publishers
Page : 435 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2011-03-01
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9789387307957

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Salinity Tolerance In Plants: Methods, Mechanisms And Management by B.K. Garg,I.C. Gupta Pdf

Salinity tolerance in plants is a complex problem encompassing numerous morphological, physiological and biochemical processes and adaptations at the cellular, sub-cellular and whole plant levels. The book comprising eleven chapters deals with diverse aspects of salt tolerance including plant response to salinity and sodicity, crop tolerance at different growth stages and criteria for evaluating the same. The mechanism of salt injury viz. osmotic, ionic and nutrient imbalance has been dealt with, adopting an integrated appraoch. Likewise, the recent information on photosynthesis, respiration, carbohydrate, nitrogen and protein metabolism, enzyme dynamics and plant hormones, as well as nodulation and symbiotic nitrogen fixation in legumes has been elaborated comprehensively. Special attention has been given to the interaction between essential nutrients and salinity as it is vital for alleviation of adverse effects of salt stress. The synthesis of knowledge on different mechanisms of salt resistance, including osmoregulation with organic and inorganic solutes has also been presented. Various methods of introducing salt tolerance in plants such as breeding, genetic variations, physiological approaches, tissue culture, somaclonal variation, somatic hybridation and recombinat DNA technology have been discussed. The nature and properties of salt affected soils and groundwaters and principles for amelioration and management of these critical problems have been included in this book. Furthermore, Afforestation and Agroforestry techniques for salt affected soils with emphasis on salt tolerant tree species and suitable tree crop combinations also find their much needed due space in the present book.

Author : Sadanandan Nambiar,Ian Ferguson
Publisher : CSIRO PUBLISHING
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2005-11-10
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9780643099326

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New Forests by Sadanandan Nambiar,Ian Ferguson Pdf

There is no question that the timber industry needs to adopt sustainable practices that ensure a future for the industry. This book goes well beyond simply growing commercial tree plantations for wood production. It explores new forests that can supply environmental services such as salinity mitigation and carbon sequestration together with commercial wood production in an environment beyond the boundaries of traditional forestry. New Forests targets agricultural landscapes affected by salinity and which generally have rainfall less than 650 mm per year. The book addresses vital issues such as where tree planting might best be pursued, what species and technologies should be used for establishment and later management, how productivity can be improved, what mix of environmental services and commercial goods is optimum, and whether the likely net benefits justify the change in land use and requisite investment. While the book is focussed on the low-rainfall, agricultural, inland zone of the Murray-Darling Basin wherever possible the scope of most chapters has been expanded to synthesise generic information applicable to other regions in Australia and elsewhere. The authors provide a comprehensive account of all the issues relevant to the development of these new forests, covering soils, the bio-physical environment, water use and irrigation strategies - including the use of wastewater, silviculture, pests and diseases, wood quality and products, and economics and policy implications.

Author : John L. Innes,Anna V. Tikina
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 545 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2016-12-19
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781136456763

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Sustainable Forest Management by John L. Innes,Anna V. Tikina Pdf

Sustainable Forest Management provides the necessary material to educate students about forestry and the contemporary role of forests in ecosystems and society. This comprehensive textbook on the concept and practice of sustainable forest management sets the standard for practice worldwide. Early chapters concentrate on conceptual aspects, relating sustainable forestry management to international policy. In particular, they consider the concept of criteria and indicators and how this has determined the practice of forest management, taken here to be the management of forested lands and of all ecosystems present on such lands. Later chapters are more practical in focus, concentrating on the management of the many values associated with forests. Overall the book provides a major new synthesis which will serve as a textbook for undergraduates of forestry as well as those from related disciplines such as ecology or geography who are taking a course in forests or natural resource management.

Author : Guy Levy,P. Fine,A. Bar-Tal
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 477 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2011-06-09
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781444322514

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Treated Wastewater in Agriculture by Guy Levy,P. Fine,A. Bar-Tal Pdf

As the world's population increases and the demand for water increases apace there is a rising demand for information concerning the reuse of wastewater, particularly for the irrigation of key food crops worldwide. This important new book addresses in detail the use of treated wastewater in agricultural situations, its impact on crops and the soil environment. Coverage includes the composition and treatment of wastewater, health considerations, regulations and economic aspects. Major sections of the book also concentrate on crop management and the soil environment. This book is an essential purchase for all those working in irrigation, water management and crop production worldwide. Use of Treated Wastewater (TWW) for irrigation is increasingly important as the world's population increases Chapters prepared by leading scientists in the field Comprehensive coverage of current knowledge and advances in the area of TWW Focus on possible environmental impacts (positive and negative)

Author : Nico E. Marcar,D. F. Crawford
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 252 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Electronic books
ISBN : MINN:31951D02400801D

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Trees for Saline Landscapes by Nico E. Marcar,D. F. Crawford Pdf

Presents current knowledge on a large suite of tree species tolerant to different levels of salinity as well as their uses. Contains detailed descriptions of 85 saline tolerant species as well as a detailed overview of salinity problems in Australia. Assists all involved in Australian agriculture to make decisions about which trees might be appropriate for different types of salt-affected environments as well as an introduction to the physical and chemical nature of the soil environment, issues on sustainability and the establishment and management of tree plantings.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 652 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Forests and forestry
ISBN : MINN:31951P008480394

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Australian Forestry by Anonim Pdf

Author : A. Javanshah,E. Facelli,M. Wirthensohn
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 730 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Almond
ISBN : WISC:89095311031

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Proceedings of the IVth International Symposium on Pistachios and Almonds by A. Javanshah,E. Facelli,M. Wirthensohn Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1520 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Books
ISBN : UVA:X004667564

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Book Review Index by Anonim Pdf

Vols. 8-10 of the 1965-1984 master cumulation constitute a title index.

Author : I. S. Ferguson
Publisher : CSIRO PUBLISHING
Page : 257 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780643069404

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New Forests by I. S. Ferguson Pdf

There is no question that the timber industry needs to adopt sustainable practices that ensure a future for the industry. This book goes well beyond simply growing commercial tree plantations for wood production. It explores new forests that can supply environmental services such as salinity mitigation and carbon sequestration together with commercial wood production in an environment beyond the boundaries of traditional forestry. New Forests targets agricultural landscapes affected by salinity and which generally have rainfall less than 650 mm per year. The book addresses vital issues such as where tree planting might best be pursued, what species and technologies should be used for establishment and later management, how productivity can be improved, what mix of environmental services and commercial goods is optimum, and whether the likely net benefits justify the change in land use and requisite investment. While the book is focussed on the low-rainfall, agricultural, inland zone of the Murray-Darling Basin wherever possible the scope of most chapters has been expanded to synthesise generic information applicable to other regions in Australia and elsewhere. The authors provide a comprehensive account of all the issues relevant to the development of these new forests, covering soils, the bio-physical environment, water use and irrigation strategies - including the use of wastewater, silviculture, pests and diseases, wood quality and products, and economics and policy implications.