Soil Resources Surveys for Forestry
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Author Description
Commercial forests are dwindling and to harvest and replant each tree crop successfully a forester must know his land, the composition of the soil and its strengths and limitations. The first study to consider soil survey for forestry, this book explains how to describe, map and assess land for the forest industry, explaining how to grow and harvest trees, how to plan a soil survey, and how to assess and present the data. Taking a practical approach, the volume includes such useful information as how to locate oneself in a forest, "mark up" aerial photographs, and plan a helicopter traverse, as well as lists of equipment suppliers, practicable rates of progress, traverse spacings and inspection densities--all invaluable for survey planning, but rarely published.
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THE THESIS
This book investigates the essential methodologies required to conduct effective soil resource surveys specifically tailored for the forestry industry. K. W. G. Valentine, drawing on his expertise in soil science and resource management, provides a framework for foresters to evaluate land composition, strengths, and limitations. The text bridges the gap between theoretical soil science and the practical requirements of commercial timber production, offering a systematic approach to data collection and land assessment.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Technical protocols for mapping and assessing forest land for commercial use.
- Practical field techniques including aerial photograph interpretation and helicopter traverse planning.
- Operational guidelines for survey logistics, including equipment selection and inspection density.
- Data presentation methods for translating soil findings into actionable forestry management plans.
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Experts recognize this volume as a foundational technical reference for professionals involved in forest land management and soil surveying. Readers frequently note the practical utility of the included logistical data, which is rarely documented in standard academic literature.
Page Count:
200
Publication Date:
1986-11-20
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
ISBN-10:
0198545703
ISBN-13:
9780198545705
Agriculture
Forests and forestry
Soil Science
Forestry
Soil Biology
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