Remarks on the management, or rather, the mis-management of woods, plantations,…
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"Remarks on the Management, or Rather, the Mis-Management of Woods, Plantations, and Hedge-Row Timber" by J. West is a scientific publication written in the early 19th century. The work focuses on the proper management practices for various forms of timberland, emphasizing the prevailing issues of neglect and mismanagement within these areas. West brings attention to a specific audience of landowners and agents, aiming to provide insights on improving land productivity and ecological
health. The opening of the book introduces J. West’s experience as a land agent, noting his dedication to correcting poor management practices of woods and plantations. He outlines the common mistakes made in the management of such properties, explains the detrimental effects of neglect, and shares his observations on the environmental and economic advantages of effective timber management. West aims to stimulate a change in attitudes among landowners and improve the overall condition of timberlands, suggesting that minor adjustments could significantly enhance both production and employment opportunities in rural economies. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | West, J. |
|---|---|
| Title | Remarks on the management, or rather, the mis-management of woods, plantations, and hedge-row timber |
| Alternate Title | Remarks on the management, or rather, the mismanagement of woods, plantations, and hedge-row timber |
| Original Publication | Newark: Longman & Co., 1842. |
| Credits | Bob Taylor, Donald Cummings and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 41.3 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | SD: Agriculture: Forestry |
| Subject | Forests and forestry |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 71955 |
| Release Date | Oct 25, 2023 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 237 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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