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New Forests: Wood Production and Environmental Services
There is no question that the timber industry needs to adopt sustainable practices that ensure a future for the industry. This book goes well beyond simply growing commercial tree plantations for wood production. It explores new forests that can supply environmental services such as salinity mitigation and carbon sequestration together with commercial wood production in an environment beyond the boundaries of traditional forestry.
New Forests targets agricultural landscapes affected by salinity and which generally have rainfall less than 650 mm per year. The book addresses vital issues such as where tree planting might best be pursued, what species and technologies should be used for establishment and later management, how productivity can be improved, what mix of environmental services and commercial goods is optimum, and whether the likely net benefits justify the change in land use and requisite investment.
While the book is focussed on the low-rainfall, agricultural, inland zone of the Murray-Darling Basin wherever possible the scope of most chapters has been expanded to synthesise generic information applicable to other regions in Australia and elsewhere.
The authors provide a comprehensive account of all the issues relevant to the development of these new forests, covering soils, the bio-physical environment, water use and irrigation strategies - including the use of wastewater, silviculture, pests and diseases, wood quality and products, and economics and policy implications.
New Forests targets agricultural landscapes affected by salinity and which generally have rainfall less than 650 mm per year. The book addresses vital issues such as where tree planting might best be pursued, what species and technologies should be used for establishment and later management, how productivity can be improved, what mix of environmental services and commercial goods is optimum, and whether the likely net benefits justify the change in land use and requisite investment.
While the book is focussed on the low-rainfall, agricultural, inland zone of the Murray-Darling Basin wherever possible the scope of most chapters has been expanded to synthesise generic information applicable to other regions in Australia and elsewhere.
The authors provide a comprehensive account of all the issues relevant to the development of these new forests, covering soils, the bio-physical environment, water use and irrigation strategies - including the use of wastewater, silviculture, pests and diseases, wood quality and products, and economics and policy implications.
256 pages, Paperback
First published November 1, 2005
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About the author
E.K. Sadanandan Nambiar
4 booksSandanandan "is an eminent forest scientist internationally recognised as a leader in research on sustainable productivity and management of forests. His multi-disciplinary approach to science in support of sustainability has had a profound impact upon efficient, science-based plantation management in Australia and overseas.”
"Through his work Sadanandan promotes the sustainable management of Australian forests as a balancing act that needs long term goals, focus on productivity and due care for soil, water, landscape and social values."
“Internationally, Sadanandan has been a tireless advocate of research into the potential of man-made forests, agro-forests and woodlands as land use systems that can foster both economic prosperity and environmental benefits for society.”
“Sadanandan is widely recognised as a science leader and a generous mentor by colleagues in Australia and internationally. He is an active Honorary Fellow in CSIRO Ecosystems Sciences, Canberra spending significant time supporting forestry in developing countries, especially Southeast Asia, championing sustainable forestry for rural development and poverty alleviation.”
"He is a prolific writer and his works are published in more than 100 publications, in addition to reports, books, proceedings, monographs and numerous keynote addresses. He has received several international awards including the Distinguished Scientist Award in USA, Commonwealth Medal of Excellence, and World Congress Award as a preeminent Australian Forest Scientist."
- quoted from http://www.forestry.org.au/pdf/pdf-me...
"Through his work Sadanandan promotes the sustainable management of Australian forests as a balancing act that needs long term goals, focus on productivity and due care for soil, water, landscape and social values."
“Internationally, Sadanandan has been a tireless advocate of research into the potential of man-made forests, agro-forests and woodlands as land use systems that can foster both economic prosperity and environmental benefits for society.”
“Sadanandan is widely recognised as a science leader and a generous mentor by colleagues in Australia and internationally. He is an active Honorary Fellow in CSIRO Ecosystems Sciences, Canberra spending significant time supporting forestry in developing countries, especially Southeast Asia, championing sustainable forestry for rural development and poverty alleviation.”
"He is a prolific writer and his works are published in more than 100 publications, in addition to reports, books, proceedings, monographs and numerous keynote addresses. He has received several international awards including the Distinguished Scientist Award in USA, Commonwealth Medal of Excellence, and World Congress Award as a preeminent Australian Forest Scientist."
- quoted from http://www.forestry.org.au/pdf/pdf-me...
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