Originally published in 1968, this book discusses the principles and methods on which forest management has been founded in the past and how these principles and methods still apply or are affected by modern management skills, changing demands, social habits and resources. The book is concerned mainly with the technical aspects of forestry and the classic foundations of management. To a lesser degree it deals with commercial efficiency, labour relations and the implications of these. The historical chapter shows the tends in the development of forestry, particularly in Europe.
Part 1: The Growth and Organization of Forest Crops 1. Definition and Scope of Forest Management 2. Rotation of maximum volume production 3. Forest Organization Part 2: Planning Management 4. Preparation and Sanction of Working Plans 5. Description of the Area 6. Description of Local Conditions 7. Ecological Considerations 8. Economic Considerations 9. Prescription of Future Management 10. Regulation of the Yield 11. Regulation by Area and Volume 12. Regulation by Volume 13. Regulation by Size Classes 14. Application of Methods 15. Plan of Exploitation 16. Control of Plan and Maintenance of Records 17. Financial Forecast 18. Adaptation of Planning to Protect Forests Part 3: Development of Forest Management in Western Europe 19. Destruction of Forests 20. Advent of Schools and Scientific Forestry 21. Evolution of Current Practices in France 22. Evolution of Current Practices in Germany 23. Biolley’s Méthode du Contrôle 24. Trade Damage and Scientific Repair – Norway.
Biography
F. C. Osmaston
Original reviews of The Management of Forests:
‘…a most valuable contribution to the range of essential forestry textbooks.’ C. J. Taylor, Forestry
‘The material is well-arranged, the style is simple and effective, the exposition clear…’ L. T. Carron, Australian Forestry 33: 2 (1969)
‘This is a book which all forestry students should possess…’ D. Kinloch, The Commonwealth Forestry Review, Vol 48, No. 2 (1969)
