Introduction to Forestry Science
| AUTHOR | Burton, L. Devere; Burton, L. |
| PUBLISHER | Cengage Learning (01/01/2012) |
| PRODUCT TYPE | Hardcover (Hardcover) |
Description
Practical, easy to understand, and up-to-date, INTRODUCTION TO FORESTRY SCIENCE, Third Edition provides you with a comprehensive overview of the principles and practices of forest management that are common in the United States. Appropriate for anyone interested in forestry or natural resources, this book is filled with visual aids and tools designed to make studying easier such as terms to know, objectives, forest profiles, profiles on forest safety, looking back, questions for discussion and review, and learning activities. In addition, career profiles give you an overview of what it might be like to work in the forestry industry and demonstrate how concepts are applied in the real world. Coverage includes topics such as the biological processes involved in tree growth, the economic impact of forests on the U.S. economy, forest management and safety, and laws and regulations that govern the use of forests.
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Product Details
ISBN-13:
9781111308391
ISBN-10:
111130839X
Binding:
Hardback or Cased Book (Sewn)
Content Language:
English
Edition Number:
0003
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Page Count:
544
Carton Quantity:
10
Product Dimensions:
8.50 x 1.10 x 10.90 inches
Weight:
3.20 pound(s)
Feature Codes:
Index,
Maps,
Table of Contents,
Textbook,
Glossary,
Illustrated
Country of Origin:
US
Subject Information
BISAC Categories
Technology & Engineering | Agriculture - General
Technology & Engineering | Agriculture & Food (see also Political Science - Public Poli
Technology & Engineering | Life Sciences - Horticulture
Grade Level:
3rd Grade
- 7th Grade
Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level:
0
Point Value:
0
Guided Reading Level:
Not Applicable
Dewey Decimal:
634.909
Library of Congress Control Number:
2011941346
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Practical, easy to understand, and up-to-date, INTRODUCTION TO FORESTRY SCIENCE, Third Edition provides you with a comprehensive overview of the principles and practices of forest management that are common in the United States. Appropriate for anyone interested in forestry or natural resources, this book is filled with visual aids and tools designed to make studying easier such as terms to know, objectives, forest profiles, profiles on forest safety, looking back, questions for discussion and review, and learning activities. In addition, career profiles give you an overview of what it might be like to work in the forestry industry and demonstrate how concepts are applied in the real world. Coverage includes topics such as the biological processes involved in tree growth, the economic impact of forests on the U.S. economy, forest management and safety, and laws and regulations that govern the use of forests.
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