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Title: Forestry for Farmers
Series Title: United States. Department of Agriculture. Farmers' bulletin no. 67
Note: Reading ease score: 58.8 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits: Produced by Tom Cosmas
Summary: "Forestry for Farmers" by B. E. Fernow is a scientific publication written in the late 19th century. This informative guide aims to educate farmers on the principles of forestry, specifically focusing on the management of small timber tracts and wood lots. It comprehensively discusses tree growth, planting techniques, and the benefits forests can provide to farms, suggesting that a better understanding of these processes is crucial for both agricultural and ecological sustainability. The opening of the work outlines the rationale behind the book, as Fernow advocates for greater awareness of forestry among farmers who may not recognize its importance. He emphasizes the interdependence between trees and agricultural productivity, detailing critical aspects such as soil conditions, light requirements, and the physiological processes involved in tree growth. By setting the stage for practical forestry applications, Fernow encourages farmers to integrate trees into their land management strategies to optimize their overall productivity and maintain ecological balance. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Fernow, B. E. (Bernhard Eduard), 1851-1923
EBook No.: 62686
Published: Jul 17, 2020
Downloads: 76
Language: English
Subject: Forests and forestry
Subject: Agroforestry
LoCC: Agriculture: Forestry
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Forestry for Farmers
Series Title: United States. Department of Agriculture. Farmers' bulletin no. 67
Note: Reading ease score: 58.8 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits: Produced by Tom Cosmas
Summary: "Forestry for Farmers" by B. E. Fernow is a scientific publication written in the late 19th century. This informative guide aims to educate farmers on the principles of forestry, specifically focusing on the management of small timber tracts and wood lots. It comprehensively discusses tree growth, planting techniques, and the benefits forests can provide to farms, suggesting that a better understanding of these processes is crucial for both agricultural and ecological sustainability. The opening of the work outlines the rationale behind the book, as Fernow advocates for greater awareness of forestry among farmers who may not recognize its importance. He emphasizes the interdependence between trees and agricultural productivity, detailing critical aspects such as soil conditions, light requirements, and the physiological processes involved in tree growth. By setting the stage for practical forestry applications, Fernow encourages farmers to integrate trees into their land management strategies to optimize their overall productivity and maintain ecological balance. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Fernow, B. E. (Bernhard Eduard), 1851-1923
EBook No.: 62686
Published: Jul 17, 2020
Downloads: 76
Language: English
Subject: Forests and forestry
Subject: Agroforestry
LoCC: Agriculture: Forestry
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.