Sitka Spruce in Ireland

Second Hand
Hardcover
Author: Joyce, P. & O’Carroll, N.
Published by: COFORD

Book Condition: Fine.
Appears unused. Very light shelf-wear only.
Sitka Spruce in Ireland charts the progress of the species from its introduction in 1834 to its predominant position in Irish forestry today. The authors bring this experience and first-hand knowledge to bear in treating topics such as provenance and breeding, establishment and nutrition, injurious factors and growing space. Along with these, the interaction of Sitka spruce with the environment is dealt with in a challenging and forthright manner. A lucid account of the management of Sitka spruce for quality wood production is a key feature of the book. The chapter on wood properties and uses shows the wide variety of end-uses for which the species is suited, while at the same time dispelling misconceptions about the quality of Sitka spruce wood. Investors and economists, as well as growers, will find the chapter on investment analysis particularly useful, summarising as it does the history and application of discounted cash flow analysis.
ISBN: 1902696220