9780260664969 - Forest Management Lessons From a 1949 Windstorm in Northern Wisconsin and Upper Michigan (Classic Reprint) de Stoeckeler, Joseph Henry (2 resultados)

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Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book presents a thorough examination of the severe windstorm that swept through Northern Wisconsin and Michigan's Upper Peninsula in 1949. The author, a forestry expert, analyzes the storm's impact on various forest types, offering valuable insights into the vulnerability of different tree species and the factors that influence their resilience to high winds. Drawing on extensive field surveys and data analysis, the book explores the relationship between tree characteristics, such as age, size, and root structure, and their susceptibility to wind damage. It also investigates the role of environmental factors, including soil type, topography, and exposure to wind, in determining the severity of storm damage. By examining the lessons learned from this historical event, the book provides practical guidance for forest managers, landowners, and policymakers on how to mitigate the risks associated with windstorms. It emphasizes the importance of selective harvesting, stand density management, and maintaining healthy and diverse forest ecosystems to enhance their resilience to future storms. Ultimately, this book serves as an essential resource for anyone seeking to understand the dynamics of windstorms in forest ecosystems and to develop effective strategies for managing and conserving these valuable natural assets. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.