FORESTRY HANDBOOK
The handbook is currently out of print and the next edition will be available early 2010
Section Titles and Sub-editors
Introduction
What is forestry'? An explanation of this complex, natural science discipline.
Trees, Forests and Plantations in Southern Africa ~ Dennis Owen
Traces historical development of forestry' in South Africa and places it in the southern African context.
Sustainable Forestry Development Policy and Legislation ~ DW van der Zel
Sketches SA Forestry Legislation and particularly in the SFM (Sustainable Forest Management) context
Timber Plantation Silviculture ~ JM Theron
Describes tree growing (commercially) dealing with the practices for Pines, Eucalypts, Wattle, Poplar and other Softwoods/Hardwoods.
Timber Plantation Management ~ HJE Uys
Describes methods of managing timber plantations, to ensure optimum yield of products on a sustained basis.
Timber Plantation Protection ~ NJ van Rensburg
Describes the threats to forests - Insects, Disease, Weeds Climate etc. (Fire excluded)
Forest Engineering in Timber Plantations ~ MP Brink
Describes the harvesting of timber, including haulage systems, roads and work science.
Timber Utilisation ~ DL Owen
Describes properties of wood and addresses all aspects of the processing of logs to planks, boards but excluding pulp and paper
Roundwood Marketing ~ PJ Keyworth
Describes the principles of timber marketing, especially logs.
Certification of Timber Plantations and Products ~ G von Maltitz
Addresses strategies of certification (green ticketing) of timber growing practices
Timber Growing for Domestic and Community Purposes ~ TJ van der Merwe
Describes the growing/use of trees for urban greening, fuelwood (woodlots), in agriculture (agro-forestry), Farm protection (windbreaks).
Non-Timber Benefits of Forest and Plantation ~ JSB Scotcher
Describes the multiple non-timber products. services of forests, including products (honey), general recreation , hiking etc.
Environmental Area Management in Timber Plantations ~ JSB Scotcher
Describes managing the non-treed natural areas associated with timber plantations, more specifically bio-diversity, water conservation and social responsibilities.
Forests and Woodlands Management ~ WJ Vermeulen
Describes the measures applied to manage (crop) natural forests and woodlands, while ensuring sustainability and protection of forest fauna.
Forestry Research ~ C Dyer
Describes, in general, approaches to research in forestry
Human Resources Management in Forestry ~ WS Olivier
Describes the responsibilities to the human factor in forestry
General ~ DL Owen
Presents important background information and contact to Forestry Organisations, Consultation and Extension Services.
Glossary
Provides definitions in respect of typical forestry terminology.
Appendices
Provides useful numerics pertaining to forestry practice
The handbook is published in two volumes (400 pages each in A4 format), bound for regular use and is presented in a matching slipcase. There are selected colour illustrations and the format is clearly aimed at practical field use.
More information can be addressed to the Secretariat.
Corine Viljoen
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