Introduction to Forestry Science

This comprehensive, visual, and easy to use approach to Forestry Science covers the principles and practices of forest management, integrated with an applied science approach. The processing of wood and forest products, the economic impact of forests on the U.S. economy, and Current laws and regulations that govern the use of forests in addition to government historical events and policies that have influenced forest management practices are included. Science topics are referenced throughout stressing the technical aspect of Forest Science. In addition, career options and the required skills to obtain employment in the forest industry are explored.

Chapter 1: Introduction to Forestry Chapter 2: North American Forest Regions Chapter 3: Classification and Anatomy of Trees Chapter 4: Physiology of Trees Chapter 5: Forest Ecology Chapter 6: Diseases and Pests of Trees Chapter 7: The Role of Government in Forestry Chapter 8: Silviculture Chapter 9: Measurement of Forest Chapter 10: Harvest and Reforestation Chapter 11: Fire and the Forest Chapter 12: Safety in the Forest Chapter 13: Wood Construction Chapter 14: Specialty Forest Products Chapter 15: Plantation Products and Practices Chapter 16: Urban Forestry Chapter 17: Computers and Space-age Forest Technologies Appendix I North American Trees and Bushes Appendix II Insects of Forests and Ornamental Trees Appendix III Schools Offering Forestry/Natural Resource Programs Appendix IV Timberland Ownership by State, 1992 Appendix V United States Land Areas Appendix VI The Tree Farm Community, 1994 Appendix VII Harvested Volume in the United States by Ownership and Region, 1991 Glossary Index