FAO and EU team up to boost livelihoods and protect the environment

Technical data are presented for the mechanical drill ('3M' produced by Graditelj, Yugoslavia) for the deep planting of poplars [Populus spp.] in conjunction with the MTZ-82 tractor. Results are presented of trials carried out from 3 February to 11 March 1988 at Sremska Mitrovica, Yugoslavia. The...

To mark International Day of Forests, CABI brought together three experts in the field to suggest their own thoughts on what lies ahead for forests. Below they offer their hopes, and fears, for these vital ecosystems in the years to come.

The new portal provides an overview of global forest monitoring initiatives

Lists trees and shrubs that are established in cultivation in the British Isles and are mostly obtainable from leading nurserymen, lists being given for some 20 different soils, sites or purposes. KEYWORDS: Choice \ species \ Choice \ species considerations silvicultural \ Ornamental trees \ shrubs ...

A technique is described for mass micropropagation of Quercus robur 'Fastigiata' using serial grafting. Using this technique, 170 000 grafted plants could be produced annually from 10 initial grafts.

A note on the use of containers made of this plastic material manufactured by I.C.I., as an alternative to Bamboo baskets or earthen pots for raising planting stock. Costs are Rs.3.75 per 100 compared with Rs.7-10 for baskets or pots. KEYWORDS: Planting stock raised \ plastic bags \ artificial...

New study reports that more than half the tree species in the Amazonian rainforest may be globally threatened

Two American tree species have been identified as being suitable for the production of cross-laminated timber

Water production in sufficient quality and quantity is after timber production the most important services of forests. The focus of this paper is the investigation of water provided by different tree species. To investigate groundwater production of growing pine, beech, larch, and Douglas fir large ...