CRC Press Forest Protection and Utilization

This book examines forest pathology and entomology addressing plant pathogens in forest ecosystems, classification of forest diseases, and common diseases in forest trees. It covers nursery diseases, parasitic plant diseases, and principles of tree disease control. The title discusses protection against injuries from insects and pests, methods of pest control in forest ecosystems, and strategies for addressing forest threats, and also: Provides comprehensive coverage of forest pathology and entomology including plant pathogens in forest ecosystems, classification of forest diseases, and common diseases in forest trees with emphasis on nursery diseases and parasitic plant diseases. Examines principles of tree disease control and protection against injuries from insects and pests addressing methods of pest control in forest ecosystems and strategies for addressing forest threats through integrated management approaches. Discusses logging operations including basics of logging and its scope, felling techniques and conversion, and transportation and storage of timber for sustainable forest resource management and utilization. Addresses forest produce and its uses including minor forest products, medicinal plants and their applications, and overview of forest-based industries for economic development and livelihood support. Integrates forest health management with forest product utilization covering disease diagnosis, pest identification, control strategies, and sustainable harvesting practices for forest ecosystem conservation. This title has been co-published with Elite Publishing House. T&F does not sell or distribute the print versions in India.