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plains, but they do provide nesting cavities and feed for wildlife. Decisions for the landowner managing his woodland are tremendously complex. Forest ecology, timber, firewood, wildlife, watershed and recreation are uses he must analyze.
“It is not only possible to manage for several objectives at once; it is, except over the very short term, impossible to selectively manage for just one or two forest values,” says Mr. Wood.
This belief, which Mr. Wood calls “integrated forestry,” is what makes “Forestry Basics” different from other books on woodland management.
“This book describes forest management from an ecological perspective,” said Mr. Wood. “Forest management, as described in this book, considers long-term effects on all forest values.”
Mr. Wood believes that, with this book as a guide, the landowner is provided with all the basic information needed to compose a forest management plan for his own property. Certainly “Forestry for Landowners” conveys a sense of confidence as well as guidance for its readers.
Although the information is there, it’s presented in a way that is clear, readable, and not technical. In fact, “Forestry” is such interesting reading that even the person who loves the woods but doesn’t own any would find it interesting. Besides the instructive sections on forest management for specific uses, there
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