Many are applicable for an urban park, suburban backyard or rural area. Covers the fuel qualities of various woods, sources, and harvesting. Information on the safe use and maintenance of tree-felling tools, splitting, and seasoning. Forests have been central to the development of the United States as a world power. Descriptions of 27 trees are accompanied by vignettes containing descriptions of the trees, distribution in the U. S. and habitat, history of each tree's development, listing and description of common diseases, insects, and injuries that typically attack the tree.
Line drawings show details of leaves, seeds, winter twigs, and more.
Includes uses of the wood, history and folklore about many species. The compact size of the book makes it a perfect home, school, or public library resource or as a field trip companion. Shows basic, timeless principles of woodland management in establishing practical objectives and management plans. Covers sawtimber harvesting, maple syrup production, working safely, and seasoning wood for fuel. Fifty color photographs and text describe cost-effective and proven practices that minimize negative impacts during and immediately after the harvest while enhancing the wildlife, recreational, and aesthetic qualities of the woodlot.