The management of forest land, in the widest sense, is included. Agroforestry, an area of increasing importance, is also fully covered. Forestry Coverage of forestry literature is extensive.
Harvesting is covered where it affects silviculture or forest management.
The management of forest land, in the widest sense, is also included. For further coverage of environmental issues see also Natural Resources and Environmental Issues . Coverage includes the harvesting, processing, utilization, economics and marketing of forest products, their properties and the properties of manufactured wood-based materials. This definition encompasses a wide variety of traditional and new systems and practices carried out in both tropical and temperate areas. Existing and possible components of agroforestry systems, processes and products are also covered.