Growing Good Tropical Trees for Planting

This volume deals with the all-important stage of the tree nursery. It covers the factors which influence the successful establishment of stock including choosing a suitable site for a nursery, selecting appropriate genetic origins of seeds and cuttings, producing young trees with favourable root systems and building a well trained nursery team. Planning, setting up and running a tree nursery are covered in detail, with emphasis on points to look out for and the procedure to follow.