Seed biology and modes of regeneration are important criteria for management of threatened species and are highlighted in this chapter. Information on the ecological requirements at the seed and seedling stages is vital both for conservation and rehabilitation and is seldom articulated in...

This paper introduces the book by discussing the (i) conflicting environmental philosophies; and (ii) silviculture as a consilient discipline. The book presents information that can lead to an understanding of, and solutions to, silvicultural problems related to oak forests. Moreover, it is hoped...

This chapter discusses the two silvicultural methods are used in uneven-aged management: (i) single-tree selection; and (ii) group selection. The chapter also presents the economic, environmental and social considerations in using these methods.

This chapter presents silvicultural considerations for sustaining some common ecosystem services from oak forests. The chapter also discusses how to manage stands for biomass production and carbon sequestration.