Within the tropics and sub tropics approximately half the plantation forestry is of Eucalyptus species. Their high growth rates and their ability to grow within a wide range of site conditions make them attractive species for both commercial and social forestry applications. The large scale planting of these exotic species has caused concern to local peoples in many tropical countries, not least in southern India, where the plantations were thought to have deleterious socio-economic effects at the village level and adverse ...
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Within the tropics and sub tropics approximately half the plantation forestry is of Eucalyptus species. Their high growth rates and their ability to grow within a wide range of site conditions make them attractive species for both commercial and social forestry applications. The large scale planting of these exotic species has caused concern to local peoples in many tropical countries, not least in southern India, where the plantations were thought to have deleterious socio-economic effects at the village level and adverse environmental impacts particularly in relation to nutrient depletion and high water use.
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Good. Ships from UK in 48 hours or less (usually same day). Your purchase helps support Sri Lankan Children's Charity 'The Rainbow Centre'. Ex-library, so some stamps and wear, but in good overall condition. 100% money back guarantee. We are a world class secondhand bookstore based in Hertfordshire, United Kingdom and specialize in high quality textbooks across an enormous variety of subjects. We aim to provide a vast range of textbooks, rare and collectible books at a great price. Our donations to The Rainbow Centre have helped provide an education and a safe haven to hundreds of children who live in appalling conditions. We provide a 100% money back guarantee and are dedicated to providing our customers with the highest standards of service in the bookselling industry.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. Clean from markings. In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. No dust jacket. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 850grams, ISBN: 9780471935612.
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Textual graphs & tables. Slight binding corner bump, minor rubbing, VG. xv, 381 pp, 23x16cm, Inscribed by Philip G. Adlard on flyleaf. Proceedings of the International Symposium held at Bangalore, 4-7 February 1991. Contains 30 papers. Includes: S. Parameswarappa "Developmental Forestry in Karnataka. An Overview"; S.S. Sunder "Land Use Policy & Forests"; P.G. Adlard "Observed Growth Patterns of Eucalypts in Karnataka"; P.J. Dilip Kumar "Eucalypts in Industrial & Social Plantations in Karnataka"; J.F. Redhead "Results from Intercropping Fast-Growing Trees & Food Crops at Morogoro, Tanzania"; H.R. Swamy "Organic Productivity, Nutrient Cycling & Small Watershed Hydrology of Natural Forests & Monoculture Plantations in Chikmagalus District, Karnataka"; A.F. Harrison, et al: "Application of Root Bioassays to Detect Nutrient Deficiencies in Fast-Growing Trees and Agroforestry Crops"; I.R. Calder "Water Use of Eucalypts: A Review"; P.J. Dye & B.W. Olbrich "Heat Pulse Observations of Eucalyptus grandis Transpiration in South Africa"; J. Kallarackal "Water Use of Eucalypts in Kerala"; R.J. Harding "The Modification of Climate By Forests"; C.K. Ong, et al: "Water Use of Agroforestry Systems in Semi-Arid India"; V. Bashkar, et al: "Comparative Studies of the Associated Soil-Moisture Regimes & Their Productivity in an Agroforestry System"; etc.
