An accessible, comprehensive summary of the science and art of forestry, from its ancient roots to its 20th century techniques (many of which are still used today). This book synthesizes forestry efforts and practices from around the globe, providing the reader with unique lens into the sociocultural, historic and, of course, economic processes of nearly every world region. (Summary by jvanstan)
PrefacesIntroductionThe Forests of the AncientsGermany: From Earliest Times to End of Middle AgesGermany: First Development of Forestry Methods (1500-1800)Germany: First Development of Forestry Methods (1500-1800), continuedGermany: Development in the Nineteenth CenturyGermany: Development in the Nineteenth Century, continuedAustria-HungaryAustria-Hungary: HungarySwitzerlandFranceFrance, continuedRussia and FinlandRussia and Finland: FinlandThe Scandinavian States: SwedenThe Scandinavian States: NorwayThe Scandinavian States: DenmarkThe Mediterranean Peninsulas: Turkish and Slavish TerritoriesThe Mediterranean Peninsulas: GreeceThe Mediterranean Peninsulas: ItalyThe Mediterranean Peninsulas: SpainThe Mediterranean Peninsulas: PortugalGreat Britain and Her ColoniesGreat Britain and Her Colonies: IndiaGreat Britain and Her Colonies: CanadaGreat Britain and Her Colonies: New Foundland and Other British Possessions and ColoniesJapanKoreaUnited States of America 1. Forest ConditionsUnited States of America 2. Early forest HistoryUnited States of America 3. Development of Forest PolicyUnited States of America 4. Education and LiteratureUnited States of America: Insular Possessions
A Brief History of Forestry - Bernhard Eduard Fernow - Description and brief content, listen free online on the e-library site at Knigi-Audio.com/en/
