PLANNING & MANAGEMENT ISSUES
FINANCIAL & LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS
FOREST LANDOWNER'S GUIDE TO THE FEDERAL
INCOME TAX
HOW TO MAKE MONEY GROWING TREES
LANDOWNER'S GUIDE TO SELLING STANDING TIMBER
LEGAL ASPECTS OF OWNING AND MANAGING WOODLANDS
MAKING YOUR WOODLAND PAY
OWNING AND MANAGING FORESTS
UNDERSTANDING THE FINANCIAL COSTS AND BENEFITS
OF PRIVATE WOODLOT MANAGMENT
SPECIAL REFERENCES
Planning & Management Issues
 A WOOD OF
OUR OWN (2nd ed.)
Julian Evans; frwd. by Alan Titchmarsh. Evans has
worked with woodlands for 25 years and was the UK Forestry Commission's
Chief Research Officer for much of this time. In 1985, he bought
his own small wood in North Hampshire, fulfilling every forester's dream.
Caring for the wood and its natural inhabitants using both ancient and
modern skills, Evans experiences the evolving cycle of woodland life and
encourages us to appreciate our environment firsthand in all seasons, all
climates. Engaging, informative, and entertaining - aimed at everybody
who enjoys the countryside. 6-1/2 x 9-1/2, 160p, 20 b&w illustrations,
2005.
W0228 paperback ..........US $25.00 CAN $29.95
POSITIVE
IMPACT FORESTRY: A Sustainable Approach to Managing Woodlands
Thom McEvoy. "Best Forestry Book for 2004" (NWOA).
A primer for private woodland owners and their managers on managing their
land and forests to protect both ecological and economic vitality.
"Positive impact forestry" asserts that human uses of forests are not inherently
destructive, emphasizing forestry's potential to achieve sustainable benefits
both now and into the future. Features: a discussion of forestry
concepts; advice on financial and legal issues, plus; practical solutions
to some current management challenges. A "must-have" reference designed
to help understand the impacts of deliberate human activities on forests.
6 x 9, 248p, b&w photos & illustrations, tables, figures, 2004.
P7897 paperback .......US $30.00 CAN $34.95
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COMMON SENSE
FORESTRY
Hans Morsbach. A comprehensive “how to” manual
that tells you everything you need to know about growing and managing a
woodlot and a small forest. Combines ecological principles with a
business perspective. Includes everything from choosing land to beginning
a forest, from pruning and thinning to harvesting trees, and more.
Applicable to all regions of North America. A practical reference
for anyone who owns or wants to own wooded property. 8 x 10, 256p, 8-pg
color section, 2002.
C8210 paperback ..........US $29.95 CAN $35.95
LOW IMPACT
FORESTRY: Forestry as if the Future Mattered
Mitch Lansky, ed.. If the future mattered, how
would our forests be managed? How would loggers be paid to lower
logging impacts? How would woodlot owners be able to afford this
type of management? Using Maine as a case study, this book answers
these questions, offering forestry goals and guidelines that emphasize
quality and value while conserving biodiversity and supporting communities
for the long term. Not a step-by-step manual, but a tool that can
help landowners figure out what they want to have happen in their woods
and how it can happen. 8-1/2 x 11, 172p, b&w photos & illustrations,
tables, graphs, 2002.
L6202 paperback ..........US $20.00 CAN $24.95
WOODLOT
MANAGEMENT HANDBOOK: Making the Most of Your Wooded Property for Conservation,
Income or Both
Stewart Hilts, Peter Mitchell. This handbook shows
you how to get the most out of your land, while respecting and protecting
its delicate ecological balance. Answers the most common questions
landowners ask about, including assessing a woodlot, tree i.d., reforestation
and conservation practices, timber management & moderate forestry,
recreational use, and techniques for maintaining wildlife habitat.
Clearly explains how to thin a woodlot to improve the stand and enhance
timber value through correct pruning, crop tree selection and planting
practices. A comprehensive reference. 7 x 10, 304p, b&w illus.,
16p color photo section, 1998.
W2364 paperback ..........US $21.95 CAN $24.95
WOODLOT
MANAGEMENT
Bruno Wiskel. Complete guide to sustainable, small-scale
forest management for woodlot owners. It uses recognized forestry
principles and provides realistic options and alternatives of interest
to both rural and urban dwellers. Covers woodlot evaluation, improvement,
harvesting, reforestation, marketing, and use of animals in the woodlot.
5-1/2 x 8-1/2, 144p, b&w photos, 1995.
W0676 paperback ..........US $11.95 CAN $14.95
LANDOWNER'S
GUIDE TO WILDLIFE HABITAT: Forest Management for the New England Region
Richard DeGraaf, et al.. In non-technical terms,
U.S. Forest Service experts provide an easy-to-use guide for enhancing
wildlife diversity and habitat, timber values, and the enjoyment of forest
lands through sound forest management. Shows how to determine what
kinds of habitat will be used by various wildlife species, how to consider
land capability and the mixture of habitat features necessary to attract
desired species groups, and how to get started changing existing vegetative
conditions. A concise introduction geared specifically for landowners
interested in getting started on improving habitat conditions on their
land. 8 1/2 x 11, 128p, 100 color illustrations, charts, tables, foldout,
2005.
L4678 paperback ..........US $16.95 CAN $19.95
THE WILDLIFE
AND WOODLOT MANAGEMENT HANDBOOK: A Comprehensive Handbook for Food Plot
and Habitat Development
Monte Burch. Provides all the information needed
to create your own wildlife-watching or hunting haven on land you own or
lease. Learn all you need to know to how to attract wildlife and
keep it on your land, whether it is waterfowl, upland, small or big game.
Addressing one of the hottest topics today, Burch delves into planning
food plots, preparing the soil and what tools and equipment will work best.
Learn how to manage woodlots (management tools and practices) and even
reintroduce a forest to the land. Based on his own land management
practices, Burch teaches a wide variety of techniques, with easy-to-follow
instructions and straightforward advice. 6 x 9, 336p, 180+ b&w photos,
8p color insert, 2004.
W0456 hardcover .........US $27.95 CAN
$38.95
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MORE WILDLIFE
ON YOUR LAND: A Guide for Private Landowners
Neil Payne. A wildlife habitat management book
for landowners in Canada and the United States. Describes how you
can change your habitat to attract more wildlife, from songbirds to deer,
to your property. Topics include: how to landscape and restore your
woodlots, pastures, prairies, riparian areas, wetlands and ponds; how to
raise crops and wildlife; how to build watering devices and fences; how
to control nuisance wildlife; how to get income from your wildlife, and;
more. A "how-to" book, written in everyday language, for the layperson.
6 x 9, 158p, 19 color + b&w photos, diagrams, illustrations, 2002.
M3405 paperback ..........US $21.95 CAN
$28.95
ON SALE .........US $19.95 CAN $23.95
THE WOODLAND
STEWARD (2nd ed. reprinted)
James R. Fazio. An award-winning book for current
and future woodlot owners. Chapters range from planting to harvesting,
plus maple syrup, horse logging, wildlife and more. Winner of 2 Best
Book Awards. 8-1/2 x 11, 210p, b&w illustrations, 1994, reprint 2002.
W3114 paperback ..........US $18.95 CAN $25.95
CARING FOR
SMALL WOODS
Ken Broad. (British) From one of England’s leading woodland
management experts, a clear, practical guide ot the management and conservation
of woods up to 10 hectares. Covers a full breadth of subjects, including
management planning, timber production & wood products, restocking
& establishment, wildlife conservation, recreation, and more.
A valuable handbook full of information and down-to-earth advice. 5 x 8-1/2,
233p, b&w photos & illustrations, tables, 1999.
C4548 paperback ..........US $45.00 CAN
$54.95
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WORKING
WITH YOUR WOODLAND: A Landowner’s Guide (Revised ed.)
Mollie Beattie, Charles Thompson, Lynn Levine.
A practical guide giving woodland owners all the basics necessary for making
key decisions. Up-dated edition reflects a more holistic view of
forest ownership as stewardship. Discusses timber and firewood potential
of forested areas, as well as compatible objectives, like wildlife and
recreation. Includes technological, environmental, tax and legal
concerns, with new information on wetland management, global warming, acid
rain, and endangered species. 6 x 9, 336p, 36 illustrations, figures, tables,
1993.
W6226 paperback ..........US $25.95 CAN
$34.95
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TIMBER MANAGEMENT
FOR SMALL WOODLANDS
Gary Goff, et al.. Explains and illustrates basic
silvicultural and forestry techniques. Of interest to owners and
caretakers of non-commercial forestland who want to give nature a hand
in producing marketable timber and wood products. 8-1/2 x 11, 57p, illustrations,
1995.
T0322 paperback ..........US $6.00 CAN $7.95
FINDING
THE FOREST
Peter Bundy. National Arbor Day Award Winner.
A blend of natural philosophy, personal journey, and biologist’s notebook.
Provides woodlot owners & managers with a practical guide for tending
their woodland. Offers a vision of land stewardship that challenges
many of today’s assumptions about trees, preservation, and forestry practices.
Illustrates a love of forest management tempered by the realities of natural
processes. Well-written & thought provoking. 5-1/2 x 8, 155p, b&w
drawings, 1999.
F4016 paperback ..........US $12.95 CAN $18.95
FORESTS:
A Naturalist’s Guide to Woodland Trees
Laurence C. Walker. Teaches the dynamics of forest
life and how foresters use nature’s processes for forest management.
Explores the ecological, economic, and human influences on over thirty
significant types of woodlands. A handy guide and perfect introduction
to forest ecology for general readers. 6 x 9, 302p, 68 b&w photos,
12 figures, 3 tables, 1997.
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out of print, limited stock availability.
F1127 paperback ..........US $19.95 CAN $24.95
WOODLAND
ECOLOGY: Environmental Forestry for the Small Owner (2nd ed.)
Leon Minckler. A professional forester provides
the small woodlot owner with advice about woodland values - timber, wildlife,
watersheds, recreation, & aesthetics. Illustrations and tables
complement the text by showing various timber cuttings, wildlife habitats,
land uses, erosion, and ideal woodland situations. “It is a workable
guide to woodland management by the small private owner” (American Forests).
6 x 9, 241p, b&w illus. and drawings, 1980.
W1549 paperback ..........US $19.95 CAN $24.95
THE WOODLAND
WAY: A Permaculture Approach to Sustainable Woodland Management
Ben Law. From a long-time British forester, this
radical book presents a practical alternative to conventional woodland
management. Law shows how you can create biodiverse, healthy environments,
yield a great variety of value-added products, provide secure livelihoods
for woodland workers and farmers, and benefit the local community.
He argues the case for a new approach to planning, encouraging the creation
of permaculture woodlands for the benefit of people, the local environment,
and the global climate. 6 x 9, 272p, b&w photos & illustrations,
2001.
W0090 paperback ..........US $24.95 CAN $29.95
MAKING CENTS
OUT OF FOREST INVENTORIES: A Guide for Small Woodlot Owners
Jim Hayden, Eric Boysen, et al.. An inventory acquaints
the owner/manager with the character of your forest/woodlot & helps
you to plan how best to protect, manage, & use it. This booklet
outlines the type of inventory info you need to manage your woodlot, and
suggests where & how you might collect it. “Do-it-yourself” information
is provided when appropriate. 8-1/2 x 11, 32p, b&w illustrations, tables,
graphs, appendices, 1999.
M545X paperback ..........US $10.00 CAN $10.00
TREES AS
A FARM CROP
E.G. Richards, et al.. (Britain). An insightful
title that provides guidance on the steps to establishing a woodland from
the selection of suitable species, through fencing, planting and tending,
to thinning, felling and preparing produce for the market. Describes
the properties and markets for the different tree species, together with
advice on their use on the farm. 6 x 9, 210p, b&w photos + illustrations,
tables, 1988.
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out of print - limited stock availability.
T321X paperback ..........US $31.95 CAN
$39.95
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OUT RODDIE'S
WAY: Lessons on Matters Pertaining to the Forest
Girvan Harrison. Join a crusty, fictitious Maritime
woodlot owner in a series of human interest stories within "forestry lessons."
A collection of engaging narratives containing simple and practical lessons
on woodlot management. Entertaining and informative - a humorous
and insightful blend of trees and people in Out Roddie's Way.
A "novel approach to forest education" that will interest woodlot owners,
foresters, technicians, or anyone just plain interested in the forest.
5-1/2 x 8-1/2, 310p, b&w photos, 2002.
O9918 paperback ..........US $19.95 CAN $19.95
Financial & Legal Considerations
OWNING AND
MANAGING FORESTS: A Guide to Legal, Financial, and Practical Matters
Thom McEvoy. A revised, updated edition of Legal
Aspects of Owning and Managing Woodlands. Provides current information
on recent changes in property, environmental & tax laws, and new directions
in forest management. Offers expanded treatment of topics, including
private property, easements, timber sale contracts, working with forestry
professionals, and how to pass woodlands intact to future generations,
and more. Describes the different facets of trusts, changes in forestland
taxation methods, and new licensing and certification options. Both
an accessible overview of the privileges, rights, & obligations that
accompany forest ownership and a guide to help active forest owners &
managers use laws to their advantage and avoid the pitfalls of litigation.
6 x 9, 328p, tables, figures, 2005.
O0825 paperback ..........US $29.95 CAN $35.95
A LANDOWNER'S
GUIDE TO SELLING STANDING TIMBER: Managing your woodlot for profit and
pleasure… (2nd ed.)
Ont. Woodlot Assoc., et al.. Explains the financial
and natural benefits of managing a woodlot for the long term. Includes:
"the basics" of selling standing timber; managing for the long term; preparing
for harvest, forest harvest operations, legal considerations, and; more.
A booklet intended to help landowners make the right decisions about harvesting
your woodlot. 6 x 8, 60p, illustrations, tables, 2004.
L2004 paperback .....US $5.00 CAN $5.00
FOREST LANDOWNER’S
GUIDE TO THE FEDERAL INCOME TAX
Sorry this title has gone
out of print and is no longer available.
F7940 paperback ..........US $21.00 CAN
$31.95
HOW TO MAKE
MONEY GROWING TREES
James Vardaman. Tree farm business management for
small private landowners (those who own about 40 to 4,000 acres).
This practical guide to making money in small-scale forestry. This
new edition of Tree Farm Business Management covers the basics of the business
and discusses costs of management and operations, accounting procedures,
tax and legal considerations, selling timber, and more. Includes
case studies of successful timberland investors. 6-1/4 x 9-1/4, 304p, tables,
1989.
H9196 print-on-demand ..........US $132.95 CAN
$145.99
LEGAL ASPECTS
OF OWNING AND MANAGING WOODLANDS
Thom J. McEvoy. Owning & managing forest lands
is inherently a legal endeavor. From forest acquisition to deeds
and boundaries; from timber sales to bequests, there are few things a forest
owner can do without confronting laws, rules, regulations and traditions
that define acceptable and unacceptable practices. This book explains
the historical roots, legal principles, and technical details of property
ownership & management in practical, everyday language. An accessible
guide for active forest owners & managers. 6 x 9, 239p, tables, figures
& illustrations, 1998.
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out of print - limited quantities available.
L6394 paperback ..........US $22.00 CAN
$29.95
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MAKING YOUR
WOODLAND PAY: Financial Aspects of Property Management
M9211 paperback ..........US $10.00 CAN
$10.00
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available.
UNDERSTANDING
THE FINANCIAL COSTS AND BENEFITS OF PRIVATE WOODLOT MANAGEMENT: Financial
Aspects of Property Management - Volume 2
Landowner Resource Centre. Shows private landowners
& forest managers how to conduct a financial analysis of their own
woodlot management activities. Features case studies typical of woodlot
management scenarios in Ontario, but readily applicable elsewhere in Canada.
Contains technical language, written for people with some knowledge of
woodlot management & financial analysis. A supplement to Making
Your Woodland Pay (M9211 above). 8-1/2 x 11, 36p, b&w photos,
tables, graphs, 1999.
U9238 paperback ..........US $10.00 CAN $10.00
Special Reference
THE BACKYARD
LUMBERJACK
Frank & Stephen Philbrick. Full of practical
instruction and first-hand advice to anyone with a chainsaw. Covers
it all, starting with choosing the proper saw. Features detailed
advice on managing a woodlot, felling & bucking, splitting & stacking,
and even fun facts on burning. Includes procedural instruction, safety
& efficiency strategies, plus bits of history, lore, and lumberjack
tall tales. A complete wood-cutting reference for the laid-back lumberjacks
– wannabes as well as doers. 8 x 9-1/4, 176p, fill-color photos & illustrations
throughout, 2006.
B6348 paperback ..........US $18.95 CAN $22.95
WILD LOGGING:
A Guide to Environmentally and Economically Sustainable Forestry
Bryan Foster. A practical guide to sustainable
forest stewardship for owners of western forestland. Covers the rudiments
of forest management - from taking a inventory to managing the forest
estate for the future. Features interviews with woodlot owners sharing
their experiences about what works and what doesn't. Technical sidebars
cover such basics as how to develop a management plan, protect your property
from wildfire, write a timber harvest contract, and reduce forest taxes..
7 x 10, 224p, 32 b&w photos + 21 illustrations, 2002.
W4482 paperback ..........US $16.00 CAN $21.95
FARMING
THE SMALL FOREST - A Guide for the Landowner
F1732 paperback ..........US $15.00 CAN
$21.95
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available.
ESTABLISHING
FARM WOODLANDS
Forestry Commission Handbook No. 8 (British). A
handy reference providing practical guidance on how to introduce trees
and woodlands successfully to fertile land that has been previously under
agricultural management. 7-3/4 x 8-1/4, 45p, illustrations, 1992.
E3098 paperback ..........US $19.95 CAN $19.95
TO PLANT
OR NOT TO PLANT: A Tree Planter’s Guide
Byron Goerz. A must for every tree planter or prospective
tree planter. Covers everything from the decision to plant, getting
a job, camp life, learning the basics, making money, pounding tips, and
plenty of humorous anecdotes. Motivational hints and timesaving techniques
from an experienced B.C. planter. 6 x 9, 167p, b&w illustrations, 1996.
T1702 paperback ..........US $14.95 CAN $14.95
FIREWOOD:
From Woodlot to Woodpile
Wanda Richberger, Ronald Howard, Jr.. A useful
guide to sources of firewood, felling and bucking trees, splitting, seasoning
and selling firewood, and tips for easy and safe handling. 8-1/2 x 11,
38p, 1980.
FL512 paperback ..........US $3.50 CAN $5.00
MANAGING
SMALL WOODLANDS FOR FIREWOOD
Debbie Van Ryn, James Lassoie. Concise, in-depth
information to help you get the most economic value from your woodlot.
Includes the harvest plan and methods, legal considerations, wood information.
8-1/2 x 11, 32p, illustrations, 1987.
MB208 paperback ..........US $7.50 CAN 10.95
TALLGRASS
RESTORATION HANDBOOK: for Prairies, Savannas and Woodlands
S. Packard, C. Mutel, ed.. A hands-on manual that
provides a detailed account of the art and science of prairie restoration
and its application to restoration projects around the world. Covers
planning, conserving biodiversity, rare plants, seeding, burns, invasive
plants, animals, monitoring, and more. 6 x 9, 495p, 1996.
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out of print - limited quantities available.
T3204 paperback ..........US $37.50 CAN
$43.95
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THE COMPLETE
GUIDE TO TRAIL BUILDING AND MAINTENANCE (3rd ed.)
Carl Demrow, David Salisbury. Whether you are a
hiker, volunteer trail maintainer, or land manager, here are all the essentials
for creating environmentally sound trails. A definitive guide to building
and maintaining a durable natural trail. Includes up-dated techniques on
how to plan, design, build, and maintain trails. This classic
is used by both the U.S. Forest & Parks Services. 6 x 9, 256p, illus.,
b&w photos, 1998.
C9546 paperback ..........US $14.95 CAN
$23.95
ON SALE ..........US $12.95 CAN $17.95 - limited quantities
TRAILS FOR
THE TWENTY-FIRST CENTURY: Planning, Design, and Management Manual for Multi-Use
Trails (2nd ed.)
Charles Flink, et al.. A step-by-step guide to
the planning, design, and management of multi-use trails. Revised
edition includes new information on: U.S. regulations and federal programs;
design standards; research findings, and; much more. The only comprehensive
guidebook available for those interested in creating a multi-use trail.
7 x 10, 210p, tables, photos, figures, illustrations, 2001.
T8192 paperback ..........US $38.00 CAN $43.95
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