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Robinson, Gordon

The forest and the trees : a guide to excellent forestry / Gordon Robinson; foreword by Michael McCloskey Chairman. - First Edition - xiv, 257 pages : illustrations, figures ; 23 cm.

Includes appendix (pages 231-238) and index (pages 239-252).

Part One A brief outline of history -- Chapter One Early history of forestry in the United States -- Chapter Two The raid on the national forests -- Part Two The science and philosophy of multiple use -- Chapter Three Silvicultural systems -- Chapter Four Excellent forestry -- Chapter Five Care fo the soil -- Part Three Forest Planning -- Chapter Six Mensuration -- Chapter Seven Reviewing forest plans -- Part Four Supporting research and informed opinions.

ISBN: 0933280408 (pbk.) 0933280416

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Timber
Forest conservation
Forest policy
Forest reserves--Management
Madera
Conservación forestal
Política forestal
Reservas forestales--Administración

Subjects--Geographic Terms:
United States
United States--Forest Service
Estados Unidos de América
Estados Unidos de América--Servicio Forestal

Dewey Class. No.: 333.75150973