Main Tree Species for Afforestation in China. Northern Edition

Author: Hou Yuankai / Duan Shaoguang / Zhao Shui (editors)
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Publish Date: 2004-07-01
Features: This book is a specialized work on the selection and evaluation of afforestation species for returning farmland to forest in China.
Part 1: General Introduction; Overview of China's Farmland-to-Forest Program, regional zoning of main afforestation species in northern China, and selection of afforestation species for returning farmland to forest, as well as seedling cultivation and planting.
Part 2: Detailed Discussion; introduces 46 main tree species, 50 main shrub species, and 15 species suitable for both ecological and economic forests. Each species is described in detail regarding its characteristics, cultivation key points, suitable growing range, and development value. The cultivation key points focus on seed sowing, cuttage, grafting, and afforestation methods. The development value emphasizes environmental, economic, medicinal, and ornamental values.
This book summarizes advanced practical experiences from production and integrates the essence of scientific research. It is rich in content, uses up-to-date materials, features advanced technology, and has high practical value. It is intended for forestry workers, landscape workers, university and college faculty and students, grassroots government officials, forestry enterprises, and farmers.