“Exploring Agriscience 2nd Edition” is designed to help readers develop a firm intellectual and skill-based foundation for further career preparation in agriscience. It offers essential up-to-date instruction on plant and animal science, food science and environmental technology in an easy to follow format. Illuminating full color photos and illustrations enhance comprehension with visual learning, and numerous exercises for practical applications are presented to help reinforce key concepts of the text.
The Ecology of Woodland Creation
Opportunities exist for tree planting on better quality land, often arable land taken out of agricultural production, and areas on the urban fringe in many industrialised countries, where the proportion of wooded land is small and of a fragmented nature. With concerns about worldwide loss of biodiversity, planners and practitioners are increasingly required to design, establish and manage more diverse woodlands for multiple objectives. Although much has been written about techniques for successful tree establishment, little attention has been paid to the many ecological factors which influence the development of new woodland. The Ecology of Woodland Creation is a comprehensive book which tackles important ecological issues including the ethics of woodland creation, the types of woodland, species considerations, the influence of new woodlands on the diversity and distribution of plant and animal species, and how ecological principles can be integrated with the planning process. Following on from a highly successful Symposium of the British Ecological Societys Forest Ecology Group, this book is an invaluable source of practical information for professionals and students of ecology, conservation, land-use planning and forestry.
The Essential Guide to Creating a Chinese-Style Garden: Design a Landscape for the Soul in Your Own Backyard
Incorporate the four basic elements of a classic Chinese garden-water, natural stone, structure, and plants-into the design of your own backyard. Along with full-color photos of authentic gardens, you’ll find everything you need to know about Chinese-style gardens, from their origin to their cultural and artistic conception. Bring harmony into your Western landscape with the winding paths and sheltered hollows of a Chinese garden.
