Forestry & forest management

Wald im Wandel – aktiv gestalten statt abwartenBorkenkäfer, Trockenheit und Waldbrände stellen Waldbesitzer vor große Herausforderungen.Die zentrale Frage: Soll sich der Wald selbst anpassen oder braucht es gezielte Maßnahmen?Der Autor zeigt, warum aktiver Waldumbau notwendig ist, um unsere Wälder auch wirtschaftlich langfristig zu sichern.Das Buch beleuchtet die Zukunft wichtiger Baumarten, sinnvolle Mischungsformen und konkrete Verjüngungsziele.Auch das Thema Jagd wird behandelt – als entscheidender Faktor für einen erfolgreichen Umbau.Ein praxisnaher Leitfaden für alle, die Verantwortung für ihren Wald übernehmen und ihn klimafit machen wollen.200 Seiten, durchgehend farbig bebildert, 16,5 x 22 cm, Hardcover

​The healing power of stone pine: the queen of the AlpsThe stone pine, also known as the Queen of the Alps, grows in the barren high mountains and impresses with its fragrant, yellow-reddish wood, which has a germicidal effect and lowers the heart rate. The essential oils of this conifer promote better sleep and activate our self-healing powers. Maximilian Moser's studies on the healing powers of Swiss stone pine were groundbreaking. In this book, he lets you in on the fascinating secret of the stone pine. 64 pages.

Christmas tree cultivation is a labor-intensive specialist area for many farmers, but with proper care and marketing it promises good potential for income. This book provides comprehensive information about the professional care and cultivation of beautifully grown Christmas trees. It describes all suitable tree species and their specific care needs, such as fertilization, pruning and pest control. In addition, the professional introduction and successful marketing of the trees is discussed in detail. 160 pages.

The basic and introductory work for farmers, forest owners and everyone who has to do with the forest.It describes all the questions that arise with forest management, such as location, form of management, tree species and their composition, rejuvenation, thinning and felling as well as shaping and Selling the wood.

​The Pocket Atlas of Forest Damage helps you quickly and accurately identify damage to forest trees. Easily recognizable characteristics help you differentiate between damage patterns of various causes in 20 tree species and genera.A clear identification key is provided for each tree species, facilitating systematic detection of damage.This makes the atlas ideal for practical use in the forest.Whether in forestry, environmental protection, research, or education – this handy reference work provides reliable and understandable support for professionals and interested parties in assessing forest damage.713 color photos, 272 pages, hardcover

Recognize the most important site characteristics and analyze which natural forest community is best for you to choose tree species. ~Can exotic tree species, such as Douglas fir, be part of the solution? ~With descriptions of all techniques that can be used for forest conversion.Since forest conversion can take years or decades, the author explains the most important damaging factors and derives how damage can be avoided in the long term. Possible replacement tree species for spruce are explained as well as the basics of natural forest management, the importance of forest communities and the silvicultural processes with which a natural mixed forest can be planted.Identify the most important site characteristics and analyze which natural forest communities are present The best way to choose the tree species is to guide you.20 color photos, 22 bw drawings. 202 pages. ~

Machines, development, timber harvesting Forest management is no longer imaginable without technology. In addition to the minimum equipment of an ax and chainsaw for felling, limbing and cutting to length, cable winches or crane trailers are also used. In addition to introducing the functions and uses of all important forestry machines, this book gives tips and advice on how to protect the soil during timber harvesting and how to avoid damage to the remaining stock. Calculation models for calculating the company's own costs or the purchase of forestry machines as well as tips for selecting a suitable contractor round off this book and help the farmer, but also the small forest owner, to select the right technology and the optimal procedure for wood harvesting.

From planting to harvest-ready stock Whether you are a small forest owner or a large forestry entrepreneur - this book offers you practical instructions for successful forest management. The spectrum ranges from planting young trees to plant protection and forest care through to initial thinning and pruning. Read here what you need to do in a healthy and productive forest to make forestry worthwhile.

This book covers all relevant topics of forest management in an understandable form. Regardless of whether you are a trainee forester, a practitioner in further training, a large or small forest owner or an active forester - here you will find everything about forestry - easy to understand and clearly presented. Profession Forester is the handbook for everyone who has to do with the forest. The following topics are covered in detail: significance and tasks of the forest, biological production, forestry technology, forest use, people and work, forestry operations. 711 pages.

There are a few things to consider when it comes to proving your expertise and using the chainsaw correctly. This book shows you everything you need to know to prove your chainsaw expertise: technology, structure and function as well as instructions for the correct practical use of the chainsaw. You will also receive detailed information on maintenance and care. With over 200 photos clearly presented and illustrated, no questions remain unanswered. Author: Ralf Grieer, Michael Neub, 128 pages.

Study justification, choice of tree species, crop protectionIf you want to harvest, you have to sow!, this saying also applies to the forest. Forest rejuvenation is an ongoing measure if you want to use your forest economically and manage it sustainably. This practical book provides detailed information about the various regeneration strategies as well as their advantages and disadvantages. Both the suitable tree species and the correct selection as well as the practical implementation of rejuvenation are discussed. The author explains in a separate chapter which measures are sensibly necessary before forest rejuvenation so that the work is successful. Since planting out the young trees alone is not enough, fertilization and Threats to forest regeneration closely examined. Possibilities and measures to ensure rejuvenation are comprehensively discussed. How you can tell whether rejuvenation has been successful and what options there are for improvement are also described. With these suggestions and tips, it is easy for every forest owner not to let their forest go to waste , but to pass on a real commercial forest to his descendants.

​Professional tree felling requires responsibility for your own health, the safety of others, nature conservation and a sustainable timber supply. This comprehensive handbook for foresters and forest workers explains felling techniques from standard trees to widow makers, from rope insertion to levering away suspension trees. The correct handling of chainsaws and other tools as well as work organization and safety are presented in detail. With numerous tips and tricks, e.g. for clean notch chords, perfect cuts and correct direction finding, you will succeed in every tree felling. This practical compendium fits in every toolbox and is the ideal companion for anyone who wants to fell trees safely and efficiently. 533 color photos, 200 pages.

​Axe lore- All about axes and their use- Processing green wood- From the self-cut tree to the carved spoonFew people today have any idea how to use an axe - let alone how to fell a tree themselves, limb it, split it into firewood, carve useful utensils from it or build simple shelters.The author aims to provide readers with a solid grounding in axe use and important outdoor skills that can be useful not only to campers and nature lovers, but also to garden and forest owners, parents who want to inspire their children for the forest adventure playground and, last but not least, self-supporters, "preppers" and survival experts.Starting with basic information on the selection and care of various axes, working techniques and safety tips, the wilderness expert describes in words and pictures the knowledge required to make the things that outdoor enthusiasts need themselves.The authorPaul Kirtley, one of the world's leading bushcraft instructors, has so far passed on his outdoor knowledge mainly in bushcraft and survival courses and videos. In his first book, he puts many years of outdoor experience and almost two decades of expertise as a bushcraft instructor on paper.

Practical wood guide for foresters, botanists, gardeners and (hobby) carpenters.The 30 most important types of wood used today with all the necessary key data on characteristics, density and use.At least 14 photos for each type, with illustrations of the woods in the Cross-section, radial and tangential sections, color photos and microscopic images. 128 pages.

Small private forest properties are often neglected. And this despite the fact that the value of the wood has been rising steadily for some time. But is professional forest management actually worth it? Doesn't it take a lot of time, know-how and forestry-trained workers to manage a private forest? However, careful ecological forest management is not magic. In this guide for small forest owners and foresters you will find the necessary forestry expertise to either get involved yourself or to supervise commissioned forestry contractors.