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Category : Endangered plants
Languages : en
Pages : 110
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Conference on Endangered Plants in the Southeast
Author: USDA Forest Service General Technical Report SE.
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Category : Forests and forestry
Languages : en
Pages : 352
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The Preservation of Species
Author: Bryan G. NortonPublisher: Princeton University Press
ISBN: 1400857864
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 318
Book Description
For all persons seriously concerned about the destruction of natural environments in the contemporary world, this book presents a comprehensive rationale for preserving wild species and ecosystems. Bryan G. Norton appeals most centrally to "transformative value," the power of human contacts with wild species to transform and uplift the human spirit. Until now species preservationists have found a theoretical basis for their policies in the "demand" value of wild species for fulfilling certain narrowly defined human needs or in controversial and badly understood proposals about the "intrinsic" values of species. This work examines such rationales and diverges from them by pointing to new sources of value for wild species: they have worth because they can transform human values. Because of the central role of biological diversity in environmental concerns, the book also provides a fresh perspective on environmental ethics more generally. Why Preserve Natural Variety? is sponsored by the Center for Philosophy and Public Policy at the University of Maryland, as was The Preservation of Species: The Value of Biological Diversity, which was edited by Professor Norton. Originally published in 1986. The Princeton Legacy Library uses the latest print-on-demand technology to again make available previously out-of-print books from the distinguished backlist of Princeton University Press. These editions preserve the original texts of these important books while presenting them in durable paperback and hardcover editions. The goal of the Princeton Legacy Library is to vastly increase access to the rich scholarly heritage found in the thousands of books published by Princeton University Press since its founding in 1905.
Forest Regeneration Manual
Author: Mary L. DuryeaPublisher: Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN: 9401138001
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 423
Book Description
The Forest Regeneration Manual presents state-of-the-art information about current regeneration practices for southern pines in the United States. Over 1.2 billion seedlings of five major species -- loblolly, slash, longleaf, sand, and shortleaf -- are planted each year. In 22 chapters, the Manual details fundamental steps in establishing successful young pine plantations: regeneration planning, including economic and legal aspects; regeneration harvest methods; propagation by seed and vegetative techniques; bareroot and container seedling culturing in the nursery; measures of seedling quality; site potential; -- environment, associated vegetation, soils; matching species to sites; site preparation -- mechanical and chemical methods, fire, fertilization; seedling handling before planting; planting practices and measures of regeneration success; promoting early plantation growth and management of competing vegetation, insects, disease, and wildlife.
Proceedings of the ... Annual Conference, Southeastern Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies
Author: Southeastern Association of Fish and Wildlife AgenciesPublisher:
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Category : Fishery management
Languages : en
Pages : 492
Book Description
Rare and Endangered Vertebrates of the Southeastern United States Coastal Plain
Author: Steven P. ChristmanPublisher:
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Category : Rare animals
Languages : en
Pages : 56
Book Description
Bibliography of Agriculture
Author: Native Plants of the Southeast
Author: Larry MellichampPublisher: Timber Press
ISBN: 1604693231
Category : Gardening
Languages : en
Pages : 368
Book Description
Using native plants in a garden has many benefits. They attract beneficial wildlife and insects, they allow a gardener to create a garden that reflects the native beauty of the region, and they make a garden more sustainable. Because of all this, they are an increasingly popular plant choice for home and public gardens. Native Plants of the Southeast shows you how to choose the best native plants and how to use them in the garden. This complete guide is an invaluable resource, with plant profiles for over 460 species of trees, shrubs, vines, ferns, grasses, and wildflowers. Each plant description includes information about cultivation and propagation, ranges, and hardiness. Comprehensive lists recommend particular plants for difficult situations, as well as plants for attracting butterflies, hummingbirds, and other wildlife.
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