02191cam a22003373u 4500 62686 UtSlPG 20260610134438.0 m cr n 260607r2020||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 SD Fernow, B. E. (Bernhard Eduard), 1851-1923 Forestry for Farmers Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2020 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier United States. Department of Agriculture. Farmers' bulletin no. 67 Release date is 2020-07-17 Produced by Tom Cosmas "Forestry for Farmers" by B. E. Fernow is a scientific publication written in the late 19th century. This informative guide aims to educate farmers on the principles of forestry, specifically focusing on the management of small timber tracts and wood lots. It comprehensively discusses tree growth, planting techniques, and the benefits forests can provide to farms, suggesting that a better understanding of these processes is crucial for both agricultural and ecological sustainability. The opening of the work outlines the rationale behind the book, as Fernow advocates for greater awareness of forestry among farmers who may not recognize its importance. He emphasizes the interdependence between trees and agricultural productivity, detailing critical aspects such as soil conditions, light requirements, and the physiological processes involved in tree growth. By setting the stage for practical forestry applications, Fernow encourages farmers to integrate trees into their land management strategies to optimize their overall productivity and maintain ecological balance. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Forests and forestry Agroforestry United States. Department of Agriculture. Farmers' bulletin no. 67 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/62686 103510 103510