Alabama Forest Owner's Guide
to Information Resources

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Introduction

Understanding
Information

Sources of
Publications

Woodlots/Small
Forests

Forest
Resources

Plants and
Animals

Planning the
Resource

Management for
Trees

Management for
Wildlife

Management for
Alternative Uses

Business
Information

Forest Industry

Environmental
Protection

Forestry Law

Reference
Sources

Special Methods
and Practices

Background
Information

Current
Periodicals

Programs for
Landowners

Guide and
Publication Lists

Conclusion

Technical information is the foundation upon which better forests are developed. Very good books:

Smith, David M. The Practice of Silviculture: Applied Forest Ecology, 9th ed. New York: John Wiley & Sons, 1997. 537 p. $96.95
An introductory textbook for learning about the art of developing and caring for a forest.

Stoddard, Charles H., and Stoddard, Glenn M. Essentials of Forestry Practice, 4th edition. New York: John Wiley & Sons, 1987. 407 p. $90.95
An introductory textbook for learning about the full range of forestry subject matter.

Teague, Richard D., and Decker, Eugene, eds. Wildlife Conservation: Principles and Practices. Washington, D.C.: The Wildlife Society, 1979. 280 p. $11.00
A collection of writings by wildlife experts. Covers wildlife management, fisheries management, and man-wildlife relationships.

Forstry resources on the Web from the University of Minnesota: GO