Making the most of indigenous trees by Fanie Venter

Making the most of indigenous trees by Fanie Venter

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This edition features seven additional tree species and a more accessible arrangement of trees according to their botanical name.

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Making the most of indigenous trees by Fanie Venter

This edition features seven additional tree species and a more accessible arrangement of trees according to their botanical name. More than 140 indigenous trees are discussed in detail with the following information provided for each tree: A detailed species description, diagnostic features, flowering and fruiting periods, natural distribution and habitat. The ecological role and utilisation by mammals, birds and insects. Economic value and use by people, including use in gardens and on the farm, as a source of food for humans and animals, fibre and medicine. Properties of the wood and its utilisation by people. Specific guidelines on propagation and cultivation of each species. A map indicating the distribution in South Africa. Swaziland and Lesotho is given for each species.
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ISBN 13 9781875093335
ISBN 10 1875093338
Title Making the most of indigenous trees
Author Fanie Venter
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Briza
Year published 2002-12-31
Number of pages 320
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.