Valuable Broadleaved Forests in Europe

Researchers in natural sciences, Forest Managers, Landscape Architects
Working area: Forest Science, Forest Management, Timber Industry, NGOs in the field of forestry, landscape development and nature protection.

1. Introduction
1.1 Increasing Interest in Valuable Broadleaved Tree Species
1.2 Aim of the Book
2. State of the Art
2.1 Future Prospects for the Production of Timber from Valuable Broadleaves
2.2 Results of a Questionnaire on Management of Valuable Broadleaved Forests in Europe
3. Prerequisites for Growing Valuable Broadleaves
3.1 Genetics and Tree Breeding
3.2 Diseases, Disorders and Pests of Selected Valuable Broadleaved Tree Species
4. Management of Valuable Broadleaves
4.1 Crown Architecture of Valuable Broadleaved Species
4.2 Modeling Natural Pruning of Common Ash, Sycamore and Wild Cherry
4.3 Controlling Diameter Growth of Common Ash, Sycamore and Wild Cherry
4.4 Final Cutting Systems of Valuable Broadleaves
4.5.Wood Properties and Wood Processing of Valuable Broadleaved Trees Demonstrated with Common Ash and Maple in Southwest Germany
5. Environment and Society
5.1 Valuable Broadleaved Trees in the Landscape
5.2 Effects of Management of Valuable Broadleaved Trees on Nature Conservation
5.3 Do Species Matter? Valuable Broadleaves as an Object of Public Perception and Policy
6. Conclusions
6.1 Basic Features for Growing Valuable Broadleaved Trees in Europe
6.2 Future Strategies for Growing Valuable Broadleaved Trees in Europe
6.3 Future Research Needs and Challenges for Growing Valuable Broadleaved Trees in Europe
Appendices