ISBN: 9781334002359 - forests of porto rico: past, present, and future, and their physical and economic environment (classic reprint) (3 resultados)

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. With forests covering almost all of the island of Puerto Rico as recently as the 17th century, today only sparse, scattered, and inaccessible areas remain. This book aims to provide a comprehensive account of the forests of the island, both past and present, as well as the factors that have caused their deforestation. The author, a Forest Examiner for the US Department of Agriculture, suggests means by which the forests can be developed, utilized scientifically, managed, and most importantly, made permanent. Thorough and detailed, this book provides an overview of the trees and forests of Puerto Rico, their value to the people of the island, and an expert perspective on improving and preserving them. 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.…