Customer Reviews:
 A wood that pays is a wood that stays August 30, 2007
6 out of 6 found this review helpful
An excellent book for students and landowners, it starts with a brief history of woodland in Britain, followed by a chapter on tree biology and sylvicultural systems which is comprehensive and written in refreshingly plain english. The native and commonly used non-native trees are then detailed followed by how to draw up a management plan, essential if you want grant aid. Then the nitty-gritty of planting, protecting, measurement and marketing.
This is a very practical book on managing woodlands as a whole, very sensitive to their wildlife and landscape value but stressing that woodlands that pay are more likely to last.
A Starr read! March 29, 2006
7 out of 10 found this review helpful
I found this book to be an insightful and stimulating guide to managing woodlands. The authour's writing style holds your attention and the information supplied is highly relevant and will be of value to a wide range of readers. I would certainly recommend this book to anyone with a keen interest in purchasing or managing woodlands in the future.
Good Introduction January 7, 2006
21 out of 25 found this review helpful
This book is an excellent introduction to Forest Management. It starts from the beginning, with no assumption of prior knowledge. Ideal for potential forestry students as well as those with an interest in woodland.
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