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The main purpose of this book is to promote an appreciation for these plants as functioning organisms, through an examination of their construction, not in a static sense, but over extended periods of time. Structural features of both reproductive and vegetative parts are emphasized, largely...
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1984-01-01 This book highlights eighteen species of casuarina, a group of underexploited Australasian trees that could have exceptional potential in reforesting difficult terrain in many parts of the world. https://nap.nationalacademies.org/download/19415
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1992-01-01 It is rather extraordinary to think that one small seed can grow into a tree that will live for hundreds of years, reaching a size several metres in diameter. But seeds are delicate, as all farmers know. To maintain their potential to sprout, (or “viability”), seed must be collected, stored, and...
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1997-01-01 These publication contains 33 papers submitted by workshop participants, the working group reports, and a list of recommended priority tree domestication topics for southeast Asia. The papers presented here include profiles on international and national domestication programs in Southeast Asia as...
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In this book we hope to introduce trees to you and to give them character and individuality. As well as describing each tree, and illustrating its main characters with photographs, we have included paragraphs on its habitat, on its uses, and other points of interest wherever possible.
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2007-01-01 Anyone can start a tree nursery and a home garden too. This guide has been produced to help you do this at school and at home. Tree nurseries offer young people a great way to get involved in practical conservation work. (2 Copies)
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One of the world's experts on how trees chemically affect the environment, Canadian scientist Diana Beresford-Kroeger is on a mission to save the planet- one newly planted tree at a time. In this new book, she skillfully weaves together ecology, ethnobotany, horticulture, spirituality, science,...
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An authoritative and expert directory of the tree species of the world, comprising an illustrated identifier with detailed descriptions and winter and summer profiles, and a fascinating introduction to the tree, its parts and life-cycle, all shown with 800 artworks and photographs.
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Key Resource 2001-01-20 Whether in a small backyard or a larger farm or forest, trees are vital to the web of life. Protecting and planting trees can restore wildlife habitat, heal degraded land, conserve soil, protect watersheds, diversify farm or garden products, beautify landscapes, and enhance the economic and...
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1997-01-01 This booklet contains a variety of activies for children to increase their knowledge of trees. It contains information about Tree identification, seasonal tree changes, researches and fieldwork of trees, benefits of trees and arts and literature about trees. 42 pages, illustrated