PLANNING
& MANAGEMENT ISSUES
- ADIRONDACK FOREST
OWNER’S MANUAL
- CARING FOR SMALL
WOODS
- COMMON SENSE
FORESTRY
- FINDING THE
FOREST
- FOREST RESOURCE
MANAGEMENT: A Landowner’s Guide to Getting Started
- FORESTS: A
Naturalist's Guide to Woodland Trees
- GETTING STARTED IN
YOUR OWN WOOD
- LANDOWNER’S GUIDE
TO CONSERVATION EASEMENTS, THE (Updated ed.)
- LANDOWNER'S GUIDE
TO MANAGING YOUR WOODS, A
- LANDOWNER'S GUIDE
TO WILDLIFE HABITAT
- LOW IMPACT
FORESTRY
- MAKING CENTS OUT
OF FOREST INVENTORIES
- MORE THAN A
WOODLOT: Getting the most from your family forest
- MORE WILDLIFE ON
YOUR LAND: A Guide for Private Landowners
- OUT RODDIE'S WAY:
Lessons on Matters Pertaining to the Forest
- POSITIVE IMPACT
FORESTRY
- RESTORING THE
ACADIAN FOREST: A Guide to Forest Stewardship for
Woodlot Owners in the Maritimes
- RODDIE'S NEW
WOODLOT: Lessons and Nature and Ecological Woodlot
Restoration
- TALL TREES AND SMALL WOODS: How to
Grow and Tend Them (Revised ed.)
- TAX GUIDE TO
CONSERVATION EASEMENTS, A
- TIMBER MANAGEMENT
FOR SMALL WOODLANDS
- TREES AS A FARM
CROP
- WILDLIFE
AND WOODLOT MANAGEMENT HANDBOOK, THE: A
Comprehensive Handbook for Food Plot and Habitat
Development
- WOOD OF OUR OWN,
A
- WOODLAND ECOLOGY:
Environmental Forestry for the Small Owner
- WOODLAND MANAGEMENT: A Practical
Guide
- WOODLAND STEWARD,
THE (2/e)
- WOODLAND WAY,
THE: A Permaculture Approach to Sustainable
Woodland Management
- WOODLOT
MANAGEMENT
- WOODLOT
MANAGEMENT HANDBOOK, THE: Making the Most of Your
Wooded Property For Conservation, Income or Both
(2/e, Revised & Expanded)
- WORKING WITH YOUR
WOODLAND
FINANCIAL
& LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS
FOREST
LANDOWNER'S GUIDE TO THE FEDERAL INCOME TAX
HOW TO MAKE MONEY
GROWING TREES
LANDOWNER'S GUIDE
TO SELLING STANDING TIMBER
LEGAL ASPECTS OF
OWNING AND MANAGING WOODLANDS
MAKING YOUR
WOODLAND PAY
OWNING AND
MANAGING FORESTS
UNDERSTANDING THE
FINANCIAL COSTS AND BENEFITS OF PRIVATE WOODLOT
MANAGEMENT
SPECIAL
REFERENCES
Planning & Management
Issues
 ADIRONDACK FOREST OWNER’S MANUAL
Steven Bick. Intended “to provide
the information forest owners need to manage their
land in a way that makes long-term ownership
viable.” Contains a wealth of information about
all aspects of forest ownership. Topics include:
forest products measurement and harvesting; forest
management plans, silviculture and its role in forest
management; timber sales; timber theft; property taxes
and the forest law; forest valuation; conservation
easements, and; more. An informative,
comprehensive manual filled with practical information
for the Adirondack (or any other) forest landowner.
5-3/8 x 8-1/2, 242p, b&w photos, tables, 2007.
A0106 paperback..........US
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A TAX GUIDE TO CONSERVATION EASEMENTS
C. Timothy Lindstrom. A
comprehensive book on the tax benefits of the
charitable contribution, or bargain sale, of a
conservation easement. Provides a detailed
explanation of the complex and extensive requirements
of the U.S. federal tax code and related concepts,
including the rules governing the operation of
tax-exempt organizations such as land trusts.
Structured for easy reference, with related topics
cross-referenced throughout and all principles covered
are illustrated with one or more useful
examples. Clearly written, systematic in its
coverage, an essential resource tool for anyone who
deals with or is interested in land trust issues. 6 x
9, 304p, 2008.
T3877 paperback..........US
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THE LANDOWNER’S
GUIDE TO CONSERVATION EASEMENTS (Updated ed.)
Steven Bick, Harry Haney, Jr..
Sets out the “A, B, C’s of the subject in a
straightforward, easy-to-read format.” Written
to provide landowners with a thorough reference to the
various facets of conservation easements. In
addition to an introduction, chapters include:
conservation easement grantees; income, estate, and
property tax aspects; designing conservation easement
deeds; informed decision-making, and; more. A
valuable resource to help landowners determine whether
a conservation easement is right for a particular
property and, if so, how to do it right. 6 x 9, 186p,
b&w photos, appendices, 2001.
L227X paperback..........US
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FOREST
RESOURCE MANAGEMENT: A Landowner’s Guide to Getting
Started
Kristi Sullivan, Peter Smallidge, James Finley,
Michael Jacobson. "Best Forestry Book for 2006"
[National Woodland Owners
Association (NWOA)]. Provides
forestland owners the information they need to make
sound management decisions and realize their full
potential as stewards of their land. Begins with
developing a vision and a practical plan tailored to a
landowner’s objectives, with ensuing chapters on:
exploring the possibilities (wildlife habitats,
recreation potential, agroforestry options);
protecting the soil, water, and forest resources;
economic issues (valuation, timber harvest, taxes,
etc.), and; a summary of action steps. A
valuable resource for forestland owners, foresters,
extension educators, and natural resources
professionals. 8-1/2 x 11, 84p, 36 color photos,
illustrations, tables, 2006.
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RESTORING THE ACADIAN FOREST: A
Guide to Forest Stewardship for Woodlot Owners in
the Maritimes
Jamie Simpson. A book about owning and working
with woodlots in the Acadian Forest of eastern Canada
(NB, NS, PEI., eastern Quebec) and the northeastern
United States (ME and northern New England).
Describes what the Acadian Forest is and how it works,
and provides practical advice on planning, harvesting,
thinning and planting, all in the context of working
with the natural forest to restore ecological and
economic value. A comprehensive resource for
woodland owners, particularly in this region, and
anyone looking to learn more about the natural forest.
8 x 10, 160p, b&w photos + illustrations, 2018,
2010.
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A WOOD OF OUR OWN (2/e)
Julian Evans; forward by Alan Titchmarsh
(UK). Evans has worked with woodlands for 25
years and was the UK Forestry Commission's Chief
Research Officer for much of this time. In 1985,
he bought his own small wood in North Hampshire,
fulfilling every forester's dream. Caring for
the wood and its natural inhabitants using both
ancient and modern skills, Evans experiences the
evolving cycle of woodland life and encourages us to
appreciate our environment firsthand in all seasons,
all climates. Engaging, informative, and
entertaining - aimed at everybody who enjoys the
countryside. 6-1/2 x 9-1/2, 160p, 20 b&w
illustrations, 2005.
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GETTING
STARTED IN YOUR OWN WOOD
Julian Evans, Will Rolls (UK). This revised,
expanded edition of Evans’s hugely successful Badgers,
Beeches and Blisters contains all you need to know
about the basics of owning a small wood or managing
one well. Written by experts committed to the
care and stewardship of woodland resources, it
provides practical advice and guidance for those
coming to woodland management for the first
time. Coverage includes: owning or caring for a
wood; first steps; planting and caring for trees;
natural regeneration; clearing, pruning, thinning, and
felling; coppicing and pollarding; woodland crafts and
products; firewood and wood to burn; enriching the
wood for wildlife, and; keeping your wood safe from
pests and diseases. A valuable reference
covering all of the basics. 6-3/4 x 9-1/2, 166p,
b&w illustrations, 2015.
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POSITIVE IMPACT FORESTRY: A Sustainable
Approach to Managing Woodlands
Thom McEvoy. "Best Forestry Book
for 2004" [National Woodland
Owners Association (NWOA)]. A primer for private
woodland owners and their managers on managing their
land and forests to protect both ecological and
economic vitality. "Positive impact forestry"
asserts that human uses of forests are not inherently
destructive, emphasizing forestry's potential to
achieve sustainable benefits both now and into the
future. Features: a discussion of forestry
concepts; advice on financial and legal issues, plus;
practical solutions to some current management
challenges. A "must-have" reference designed to
help understand the impacts of deliberate human
activities on forests. 6 x 9, 248p, b&w photos
& illustrations, tables, figures, 2004.
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COMMON SENSE FORESTRY
Hans Morsbach. A comprehensive
“how to” manual that tells you everything you need to
know about growing and managing a woodlot and a small
forest. Combines ecological principles with a
business perspective. Includes everything from
choosing land to beginning a forest, from pruning and
thinning to harvesting trees, and more.
Applicable to all regions of North America. A
practical reference for anyone who owns or wants to
own wooded property. 8 x 10, 256p, 8-pg color
section, 2002.
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LOW IMPACT FORESTRY: Forestry as if the
Future Mattered
Mitch Lansky, ed.. If the future
mattered, how would our forests be managed? How
would loggers be paid to lower logging impacts?
How would woodlot owners be able to afford this type
of management? Using Maine as a case study, this
book answers these questions, offering forestry goals
and guidelines that emphasize quality and value while
conserving biodiversity and supporting communities for
the long term. Not a step-by-step manual, but a
tool that can help landowners figure out what they
want to have happen in their woods and how it can
happen. 8-1/2 x 11, 172p, b&w photos &
illustrations, tables, graphs, 2002.
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A LANDOWNER'S GUIDE TO MANAGING YOUR
WOODS: How to Maintain a Small Acreage for Long-Term
Health, Biodiversity, and High-Quality Timber
Production
Ann Larkin Hansen, Mike Seversen, Dennis
Waterman. 2011 Woodlands Book of the Year -
NWOA. Simple enough for complete beginners, an
introductory resource explaining how to sustainably
manage a wooded property, whether it's a few acres in
the suburbs or a small commercial forest.
Readers will learn how to identify the type, health,
and quality of their trees and woodland; how to plant,
prune, and thin trees; how to improve their ecosystem
by creating trails, adding water, and diversifying;
how to improve wildlife habitat; and how to enjoy and
use the land by harvesting timber, cutting firewood,
building wildlife blinds, making maple sugar, growing
Christmas trees, hunting, and more. A valuable
resource covering all the basics for maintaining the
beauty and value of private woodland. 6 x 9, 256p,
illustrations throughout, 2011.
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WOODLOT MANAGEMENT HANDBOOK, THE: Making
the Most of Your Wooded Property For Conservation,
Income or Both (2/e, Revised & Expanded)
Stewart Hilts, Peter Mitchell.
"How to get the most out of a parcel of land by
growing trees for timber, selling firewood and
preserving land for future generations."
Addresses private landowners' most common questions
on: basic conservation; nature appreciation;
reforestation; recreational use; moderate forestry;
timber management; assessing your own woodland, and;
identifying trees. In addition to details on
landscape ecology, natural succession and hardwood
plantings, revisions and updates explore the changing
views and values of woodlots, covering topics such as:
woodlots in the broader landscape; moving to
ecological restoration; managing conifer plantations;
watching for endangered species, and; dealing with
invasive insects and plants. A valuable,
comprehensive reference on this important topic. 6-3/4
x 9-3/4, 320p, 24p color insert, b&w
illustrations, 2009.
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MORE THAN
A WOODLOT: Getting the most from your family forest
Stephen Long. A straightforward reference to help
forest owners pursue a more ecological approach to
managing their woods. Long, co-founder of Northern
Woodlands, explains complex ecological and
forestry concepts in clear language and shows landowners
how to get started. Discover: how to sell timber
today while increasing your forest’s long-term value;
how to evaluate – and improve – wildlife habitat; ways
to increase biodiversity in your woods; the ecological
and productive path to stewardship, and; more. “…
An indispensable primer on what every owner of a family
forest ought to know…” – Robert Kimber, author of Upcountry.
7 x 9, 224p, b&w photos + illustrations, figures,
2012.
M9945 paperback..........US
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WOODLOT MANAGEMENT
Bruno Wiskel. A complete guide to
sustainable, small-scale forest management for woodlot
owners. It uses recognized forestry principles
and provides realistic options and alternatives of
interest to both rural and urban dwellers.
Coverage includes woodlot evaluation, improvement,
harvesting, reforestation, marketing, and use of
animals in the woodlot. A handy, valuable
reference. 5-1/2 x 8-1/2, 144p, b&w photos, 1995.
W0676 paperback ..........US $11.95 CAN $14.95
LANDOWNER'S GUIDE TO WILDLIFE HABITAT:
Forest Management for the New England Region
Richard DeGraaf, et al.. In
non-technical terms, U.S. Forest Service experts
provide an easy-to-use guide for enhancing wildlife
diversity and habitat, timber values, and the
enjoyment of forest lands through sound forest
management. Shows how to determine what kinds of
habitat will be used by various wildlife species, how
to consider land capability and the mixture of habitat
features necessary to attract desired species groups,
and how to get started changing existing vegetative
conditions. A concise introduction geared
specifically for landowners interested in getting
started on improving habitat conditions on their land.
8 1/2 x 11, 128p, 100 color illustrations, charts,
tables, foldout, 2005.
L4678 paperback ..........US
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TALL TREES AND SMALL
WOODS: How to Grow and Tend Them (Revised ed.)
William Mutch
(UK). “This is a book for anyone who would
like to do more with trees and woodland, for their
conservation or for timber production, but who needs
guidance on how to get started.” Covers all
aspects - everything from “how to trees grow - the
basis of woodland ecology,” planting, silviculture,
conservation and protection, to planning and
management, “taking stock,” harvesting, and
more. Emphasis is on smaller-scale forestry
and Mutch is particularly concerned with new
opportunities for farm woods and community
woodlands. A timely and readable reference for
anyone with an interest in trees and woodlands.
7-1/2 x 9-5/8, 320p, color photos, b&w
illustrations, 1998, 2008. OVERSIZE.
T1307
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MORE WILDLIFE ON YOUR LAND: A Guide for
Private Landowners
Neil Payne. A wildlife habitat
management book for landowners in Canada and the
United States. Describes how you can change your
habitat to attract more wildlife, from songbirds to
deer, to your property. Topics include: how to
landscape and restore your woodlots, pastures,
prairies, riparian areas, wetlands and ponds; how to
raise crops and wildlife; how to build watering
devices and fences; how to control nuisance wildlife;
how to get income from your wildlife, and; more.
A "how-to" book, written in everyday language, for the
layperson. 6 x 9, 158p, 19 color + b&w photos,
diagrams, illustrations, 2002.
M3405 paperback ..........US
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THE WOODLAND STEWARD (2/e, reprinted)
James R. Fazio. Winner of 2 Best
Book Awards. A readable "how to" book on
forestry, seeking to provide readers with a working
knowledge of woodland management. Covers over 50
subjects or topics. Chapters range from planting
to harvesting, as well as maple syrup, horse logging,
"how to's" of Christmas tree farming, attracting and
managing wildlife, and more. An award-winning
reference full of practical tips and information for
current and future small, private woodlot owners.
8-1/2 x 11, 210p, b&w illustrations, 1987, 1994,
reprint 2002.
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title has gone out of print and is no longer
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CARING FOR SMALL WOODS
Ken Broad. (British) From one of
England’s leading woodland management experts, a
clear, practical guide ot the management and
conservation of woods up to ten (10) hectares.
Covers a full breadth of subjects, including
management planning, timber production and wood
products, restocking and establishment, wildlife
conservation, recreation, and more. A valuable
handbook, full of information and down-to-earth
advice. 5 x 8-1/2, 233p, b&w photos &
illustrations, tables, 1999.
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WOODLAND MANAGEMENT:
A Practical Guide
Chris Starr
(UK). Provides a practical introduction to
trees and woodlands. Contains information on
all the key areas, including: management objectives
– the factors influencing the choice of tree species
and how to develop a management plan; broadleaves
and conifers – what they are and where they grow;
surveying & mapping; habitat and wildlife
conservation; timber production and generating
income from other sources; creating a new woodland;
buying and owning woodland – what to look for and
how to avoid the common pitfalls, and; more.
Packed with helpful advice and tips, and written in
a non-technical style. Whether you own
woodland, are thinking of buying woodland, or just
like trees, this comprehensive guide will be of
interest and value to you. 6-1/2 x 9-1/2, 192p, 87
b&w photos, 37 line drawings, 2005.
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WORKING WITH YOUR WOODLAND: A Landowner’s
Guide (Revised ed.)
Mollie Beattie, Charles Thompson, Lynn
Levine. A practical guide giving woodland owners
"all the basics" necessary for making key
decisions. Updated edition reflects a more
holistic view of forest ownership as
stewardship. Discusses timber and firewood
potential of forested areas, as well as compatible
objectives, like wildlife and recreation.
Includes technological, environmental, tax and legal
concerns associated with woodland management, as well
as new information on wetland management, global
warming, acid rain, and rare or endangered
species. A valuable, popular reference. 6 x 9,
336p, 36 illustrations, figures, tables, 1993.
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TIMBER MANAGEMENT FOR SMALL WOODLANDS
Gary Goff, et al.. A handy booklet
that explains and illustrates basic silvicultural and
forestry techniques. Will interest to owners and
caretakers of non-commercial forestland who want to
give nature a hand in producing marketable timber and
wood products. 8-1/2 x 11, 57p, illustrations, 1995.
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FINDING THE FOREST
Peter Bundy. National Arbor Day
Award Winner. A blend of natural philosophy,
personal journey, and biologist’s notebook.
Provides woodlot owners and managers with a practical
guide for tending their woodland. Offers a
vision of land stewardship that challenges many of
today’s assumptions about trees, preservation, and
forestry practices. Illustrates a love of forest
management tempered by the realities of natural
processes. Well-written and thought provoking. 5-1/2 x
8, 155p, b&w drawings, 1999.
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FORESTS: A Naturalist’s Guide to Woodland
Trees
Laurence C. Walker. Teaches the
dynamics of forest life and how foresters use nature’s
processes for forest management. Explores the
ecological, economic, and human influences on over
thirty significant types of woodlands. A handy
guide and perfect introduction to forest ecology for
general readers. 6 x 9, 302p, 68 b&w photos, 12
figures, 3 tables, 1997.
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WOODLAND ECOLOGY: Environmental Forestry
for the Small Owner (2nd ed.)
Leon Minckler. A professional
forester provides the small woodlot owner with advice
about woodland values - timber, wildlife, watersheds,
recreation, and aesthetics. Illustrations and
tables complement the text by showing various timber
cuttings, wildlife habitats, land uses, erosion, and
ideal woodland situations. “It is a workable
guide to woodland management for the small private
owner” - American Forests. 6 x 9, 241p,
b&w illus. and drawings, 1980.
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THE WOODLAND WAY: A Permaculture Approach
to Sustainable Woodland Management
Ben Law. From a long-time British
forester, this radical book presents a practical
alternative to conventional woodland management.
Law shows how you can create biodiverse, healthy
environments, yield a great variety of value-added
products, provide secure livelihoods for woodland
workers and farmers, and benefit the local
community. He argues the case for a new approach
to planning, encouraging the creation of permaculture
woodlands for the benefit of people, the local
environment, and the global climate. 6 x 9, 272p,
b&w photos & illustrations, 2001.
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MAKING CENTS OUT OF FOREST INVENTORIES: A
Guide for Small Woodlot Owners
Jim Hayden, Eric Boysen, et al..
An inventory acquaints the owner/manager with the
character of your forest/woodlot and helps you to plan
how best to protect, manage, and use it. This
booklet outlines the type of inventory info you need
to manage your woodlot, and suggests where and how you
might collect it. “Do-it-yourself” information
is provided when appropriate. 8-1/2 x 11, 32p, b&w
illustrations, tables, graphs, appendices, 1999.
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RODDIE'S NEW WOODLOT: Lessons and Nature
and Ecological Woodlot Restoration
Girvan Harrison. Roddie's New
Woodlot continues a journey that began with Harrison's
Out Roddie's Way - "Roddie embarks on a new
voyage of discovery regarding the inner workings of
nature, woodlands, and people." Discusses some
of the "wows" and "whys" of Nature and how this
understanding can be applied to assure the
sustainability of the many forest values found in
woodlots. The intent is to provide readers with
"an insight into a living forest with sound thoughts
and lessons on planning and practicing ecological
woodlot management." 5-3/4 x 8-3/4, 206p, b&w
illustrations, 2007.
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OUT RODDIE'S WAY: Lessons on Matters
Pertaining to the Forest
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TREES AS A FARM CROP
E.G. Richards, et al..
(Britain). An insightful title that provides
guidance on the steps to establishing a woodland from
the selection of suitable species, through fencing,
planting and tending, to thinning, felling and
preparing produce for the market. Describes the
properties and markets for the different tree species,
together with advice on their use on the farm. 6 x 9,
210p, b&w photos + illustrations, tables, 1988.
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THE WILDLIFE AND WOODLOT MANAGEMENT
HANDBOOK: A Comprehensive Handbook for Food Plot and
Habitat Development
Monte Burch. Provides all the
information needed to create your own
wildlife-watching or hunting haven on land you own or
lease. Learn all you need to know to how to
attract wildlife and keep it on your land, whether it
is waterfowl, upland, small or big game.
Addressing one of the hottest topics today, Burch
delves into planning food plots, preparing the soil
and what tools and equipment will work best.
Learn how to manage woodlots (management tools and
practices) and even reintroduce a forest to the
land. Based on his own land management
practices, Burch teaches a wide variety of techniques,
with easy-to-follow instructions and straightforward
advice. 6 x 9, 336p, 180+ b&w photos, 8p color
insert, 2004, 2013.
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Financial & Legal
Considerations
OWNING AND MANAGING FORESTS: A Guide to
Legal, Financial, and Practical Matters
Thom McEvoy. A revised, updated
edition of Legal Aspects of Owning and Managing
Woodlands. Provides current information on
recent changes in property, environmental and tax
laws, as well as new directions in forest
management. Offers expanded treatment of topics,
including private property, easements, timber sale
contracts, working with forestry professionals, and
how to pass woodlands intact to future generations,
and more. Describes the different facets of
trusts, changes in forestland taxation methods, and
new licensing and certification options. Both an
accessible overview of the privileges, rights, and
obligations that accompany forest ownership and a
guide to help active forest owners and managers use
laws to their advantage and avoid the pitfalls of
litigation. 6 x 9, 328p, tables, figures, 2005.
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A LANDOWNER'S GUIDE TO SELLING STANDING
TIMBER: Managing your woodlot for profit and
pleasure… (2/e)
Ontario Woodlot Association (OWA), et
al.. Explains the financial and natural benefits
of managing a woodlot for the long term.
Includes: "the basics" of selling standing timber;
managing for the long term; preparing for harvest,
forest harvest operations, legal considerations, and;
more. A booklet intended to help landowners make
the right decisions about harvesting your woodlot. 6 x
8, 60p, illustrations, tables, 2004.
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FOREST LANDOWNER’S GUIDE TO THE FEDERAL
INCOME TAX
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HOW TO MAKE MONEY GROWING TREES
James Vardaman. A reference
dedicated to tree farm business management for small
private landowners (those who own about 40 to 4,000
acres). This practical guide to making money in
small-scale forestry is written by the major seller of
open market timber in the South. In this new
edition of Tree Farm Business Management,
forester Vardaman covers the basics of the business
and discusses costs of management and operations,
accounting procedures, tax and legal considerations,
selling timber, and more. Includes case studies
of successful timberland investors. 6-1/4 x 9-1/4,
304p, tables, 1989.
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LEGAL ASPECTS OF OWNING AND MANAGING
WOODLANDS
Thom J. McEvoy. Owning and
managing forest lands is inherently a legal
endeavor. From forest acquisition to deeds and
boundaries; from timber sales to bequests, there are
few things a forest owner can do without confronting
laws, rules, regulations and traditions that define
acceptable and unacceptable practices. This book
explains the historical roots, legal principles, and
technical details of property ownership and management
in practical, everyday language. An accessible
guide for active forest owners & managers. 6 x 9,
239p, tables, figures & illustrations, 1998.
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UNDERSTANDING THE FINANCIAL COSTS AND
BENEFITS OF PRIVATE WOODLOT MANAGEMENT: Financial
Aspects of Property Management - Volume 2
Landowner Resource Centre. Shows
private landowners and forest managers how to conduct
a financial analysis of their own woodlot management
activities. Features case studies typical of
woodlot management scenarios in Ontario, but readily
applicable elsewhere in Canada. Contains
technical language, written for people with some
knowledge of woodlot management & financial
analysis. A supplement to Making Your
Woodland Pay (M9211below). 8-1/2 x 11,
36p, b&w photos, tables, graphs, 1999.
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MAKING YOUR WOODLAND PAY: Financial
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FARMING
THE WOODS: An Integrated Permaculture Approach to
Growing Food and Medicinals in Temperate Forests
Ken Mudge, Steve Gabriel. Demonstrates that the
practices of forestry and farming do not have to be
mutually-exclusive. Forest farming is an
invaluable practice to integrate into any farm or
homestead, especially as the need for unique
value-added products and supplemental income becomes
increasingly important for farmers. Covers how
to cultivate, harvest, and market high-value
non-timber forest crops such as American ginseng,
shiitake mushrooms, ramps (wild leeks), maple syrup,
fruit and nut trees, ornamentals, and more.
Features information on: mimicking the forest in a
changing climate; the cultivation of medicinal crops
and food crops; creating a forest nursery; harvesting
and utilizing wood products; the role of animals in
the forest farm, and; more. An essential
reference for farmers and gardeners who have access to
an established woodland, are looking for productive
ways to manage it, and are interested in incorporating
aspects of agroforestry, permaculture, forest
gardening, and sustainable woodlot management into the
concept of a whole-farm organism. 8 x 10, 400p, color
photos & illustrations, 2014. OVERSIZE.
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THE WOODLAND HOMESTEAD: How to
Make your Land More Productive and Live More
Self-Sufficiently in the Woods
Brett McLeod. A wooded property – even just a
small one – is full of possibilities for sustainable
use. Whether your goal is to grow food, harvest
wood, or support livestock, this manual will help to
show you how to get the most of your land. Learn
how to take stock of the forest makeup, use different
axes and saws, prune and coppice trees, grow fruit and
berries, build living fences and shelters, make syrup,
and much more. An informative guide filled with
tips and techniques to “unlock the potential of your
wooded land.” 8 x 10, 240p, two-color illustrations,
2015.
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THE BACKYARD
LUMBERJACK
Frank & Stephen Philbrick.
Full of practical instruction and first-hand advice to
anyone with a chainsaw. Covers it all, starting
with choosing the proper saw. Features detailed
advice on managing a woodlot, felling and bucking,
splitting & stacking, and even fun facts on
burning. Includes procedural instruction, safety
and efficiency strategies, plus bits of history, lore,
and lumberjack tall tales. A complete
wood-cutting reference for the laid-back lumberjacks –
wannabes as well as doers. 8 x 9-1/4, 176p, full-color
photos & illustrations throughout, 2006.
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WILD LOGGING: A Guide to Environmentally
and Economically Sustainable Forestry
Bryan Foster. A practical guide to
sustainable forest stewardship for owners of western
forestland. Covers the rudiments of forest
management - from taking a inventory to managing the
forest estate for the future. Features
interviews with woodlot owners sharing their
experiences about what works and what doesn't.
Technical sidebars cover such basics as how to develop
a management plan, protect your property from
wildfire, write a timber harvest contract, and reduce
forest taxes. 7 x 10, 224p, 32 b&w photos + 21
illustrations, 2002.
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LIGHTLY ON THE LAND: The SCA Trail
Building and Maintenance Manual (2/e)
Bill Birkby, the Student Conservation
Association (SCA). In addition to conservation
crew leadership and risk management, Lightly on the
Land presents the nuts and bolts of trail construction
and maintenance; building with rock; felling and
buckling; building with timber; bridge construction;
and environmental restoration. Expanded second
edition addresses challenges ranging from the
restoration of damaged arid lands to the revegetation
of urban green spaces, neighborhood parks, and the
shorelines of lakes and streams. Throughout, it
teaches how to build "sustainable" pathways and
reshape existing routes. A tried-and-tested
practical handbook. 7-1/4 x 9, 304p, b&w
illustrations, 1996, 2005.
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RESTORING ECOLOGICAL HEALTH TO YOUR LAND
(The Science and Practice of Ecological Restoration
Series)
Steven Apfelbaum, Alan Haney. The
first practical guidebook to give restorationists and
would-be restorationists with little or no scientific
training or background the "how to" information and
knowledge they need to plan and implement ecological
restoration activities. Outlines a step-by-step
process for developing, implementing, monitoring, and
refining on-the-ground restoration projects that is
applicable to a wide range of landscapes and
ecosystems. The authors share a wealth of
hands-on personal experiences and then show how that
same "thinking" and "doing" can be applied to North
America's major ecosystems and landscapes in any
condition or scale. "No other ecological
restoration book leads by example and first-hand
experience like this one." 7 x 10, 264p, tables,
figures, maps, 2010.
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ESTABLISHING FARM WOODLANDS
Forestry Commission Handbook No. 8
(British). A handy, specialized reference
providing practical guidance on how to introduce trees
and woodlands successfully to fertile land that has
been previously under agricultural management.
Describes the problems and opportunities presented by
farm woodlands. 7-3/4 x 8-1/4, 45p, b&w
illustrations, color section, 1992.
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TO PLANT OR NOT TO PLANT: A Tree Planter’s
Guide
Byron Goerz. A must for every tree
planter or prospective tree planter. Covers
everything from the decision to plant, getting a job,
camp life, learning the basics, making money, pounding
tips, and plenty of humorous anecdotes.
Motivational hints and timesaving techniques from an
experienced British Columbia planter. 6 x 9, 167p,
b&w illustrations, 1996.
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FIREWOOD: From Woodlot to Woodpile
Wanda Richberger, Ronald Howard,
Jr.. A useful guide to sources of firewood,
felling and bucking trees, splitting, seasoning and
selling firewood, and tips for easy and safe
handling. A handy, readable booklet. 8-1/2 x 11,
38p, 1980.
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MANAGING SMALL WOODLANDS FOR FIREWOOD
Debbie Van Ryn, James Lassoie.
Concise, in-depth information to help you get the most
economic value from your woodlot. Includes the
harvest plan and methods, legal considerations, wood
information. 8-1/2 x 11, 32p, illustrations, 1987.
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AMC’s COMPLETE GUIDE TO TRAIL BUILDING AND
MAINTENANCE (4/e)
Staff of AMC’s Trails Department.
Based on the Appalachian Mountain Club’s (AMC) 130
years of experience, this newly revised guide provides
everything you need to plan, design, build and
maintain safe, durable and environmentally-sound
hiking trails. Guides the reader step-by-step
through the trail building process. Thoroughly
updated to include new photographs and expanded
content, including updated techniques on stonework,
drainage and erosion control, a chapter on information
kiosks, strategies for working with private landowners
and public land managers, and much more. An
authoritative, “how-to-do-it” manual used by both the
U.S. Forest and U.S. Park Services. 6 x 9, 256p,
b&w photos & illustrations, 2008.
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TRAILS FOR THE TWENTY-FIRST CENTURY:
Planning, Design, and Management Manual for
Multi-Use Trails (2/e)
Charles Flink, et al.. A
step-by-step guide to the planning, design, and
management of multi-use trails. Provides
detailed guidance on topics such as: taking a physical
inventory and assessment of a site; involving the
public and meeting the needs of adjacent landowners;
understanding and complying with existing legislation;
designing, managing, and promoting a trail; and where
to go for more information. Revised edition also
includes new details on: U.S. regulations and federal
programs, including ADA & TEA-21; design standards
from AASHTO; research findings on topics ranging from
trail resurfacing to conflict resolution, and;
environmentally troubled landscapes. The only
comprehensive guidebook available for those interested
in creating a multi-use trail. 7 x 10, 210p, tables,
photos, figures, illustrations, 2001.
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FARMING THE SMALL FOREST - A Guide for the
Landowner
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TALLGRASS RESTORATION HANDBOOK: for
Prairies, Savannas and Woodlands
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