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Sustainable management of Pinus radiata plantations.

D. J. Mead
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In this paper, the authors describe how to grow Pinus radiata (radiata pine) forest plantations and discuss the social, economic and environmental aspects of radiata pine plantations.
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At the outset the author states that: ‘This book is about how to grow Pinus radiata (radiata pine) forest plantations.’ It certainly covers a very wide range of topics – from the ecology of radiata pine within its natural range to the complexities of current research into tree breeding, silviculture and wood utilisation. The book also reviews the social, economic and environmental aspects of radiata pine plantations and includes a chapter on the use of radiata pine on farms.

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Plantation Forests and Biodiversity: Oxymoron or Opportunity?

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Soil Degradation and Soil Quality in Western Europe: Current situation and future perspectives

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The story of phosphorus: Global food security and food for thought

TL;DR: In this article, the authors put forward the case for including long-term phosphorus scarcity on the priority agenda for global food security, and presented opportunities for recovering phosphorus and reducing demand together with institutional challenges.
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Forest Stand Dynamics

TL;DR: A detailed overview of stand development patterns can be found in this article, where stand initiation stages are classified into three stages: Single-Cohort Stands, Single-Species Stands and Mixed Species Stands.
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Ecosystems and human well-being: a framework for assessment

J. Alcamo
TL;DR: The Millennium Ecosystem Assessment (MEA) as discussed by the authors is a conceptual framework for analysis and decision-making of ecosystems and human well-being that was developed through interactions among the experts involved in the MA as well as stakeholders who will use its findings.
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Ecosystems of the World

Frank E. Egler
- 01 Jul 1960 -