Trees and Man

Studies the rleationship between man and trees, as man is the custodian of conservation and protecting the future of our forests and resources. Contents Plates Figures Introduction Part 1. Life Pattern, Structure and Function Chapter 1. A Tree's Life Pattern Chapter 2. The Woody Stem and its Work Chapter 3. Buds, Shoots, Leaves and Roots Chapter 4. Reproduction Part 2. Ecology and Environmental Relationships Chapter 5. Trees Growing Together Chapter 6. The Soil Chapter 7. Climate and Weather Chapter 8. Forests and Conservation Part 3. The World's Forests Chapter 9. Broadleaved Forests of the Temperate Zones Chapter 10. Coniferous Forests Chapter 11. Mediterranean Zone Forests Chapter 12. Savannas, Thorn Forests and Desert Trees Chapter 13. Tropical Rain and Monsoon Forests Part 4. Trees in the Service of Man Chapter 14. Raising Trees: The Nurseryman's Tasks Chapter 15. Trees for Ornament: The Arboriculturist's Approach Chapter 16. Trees and Agriculture Chapter 17. Fruit and Nut Trees Chapter 18. Trees for Timber: The Forester's Profession Chapter 19. The Wood from Trees Chapter 20. Trees as Sources of Sugar, Rubber, Resin, Cork and Chemicals Index