5 Tree Surgery Books

Books are always a good place to start your learning. Now that the spring has arrived, it is very likely that you've noticed your garden could use a bit of maintenance. Cleaning up dead leave and planting new flowerbeds are things most people are capable of handling on their own. Performing tree surgeries such as trimming and felling however, might require the help of professionals. If you are determined to do it yourself, or at least have a better understanding of what your trees need, here are a list of a few books you might want to consult.

Woodland Management:

Woodland Management is a practical guide for those who own or are thinking about buying woodland. Topics covered in the book include: management objectives; broafleaves and conifers; surveying and mapping; the seasonal cycle and practical tasks; habitat and wildlife conservation; timber production; generating income from resources; creating a new woodland; and buying and owning woodland.

The Aboriculturalist's Companion: A Guide to the Care of Trees:

This book focuses on the growth and maintenance of trees. Subjects covered include: spacing, transplanting, pruning, protection and safety. There is also sufficient information on the identification and treatment of many of the diseases and insect pests that attack trees.

Tree Guide: The Most Complete Field Guide to the Trees of Britain and Europe:

This book is considered by many as the definitive guide to the trees of Britain and non-Mediterranean Europe. Trees are identified by family and guides for each one. The text, complete with full-illustrations, instructs you on how to identify trees as well as ailments.

Collins Complete Guide to British Trees: A Photographic Guide to Every Common Species:

This guide is designed to be easy-to-use and covers the 360 species of trees from Britain and Ireland. Each specie is well described with ways to identify them, where they grow, how high they grow, what the tree is used for and its history. There is an illustration of each tree.

Fungal Strategies of Wood Decay in Trees:

There are fungis that destroy wood and can be dangerous for people and property. This book examines those types of fungis that are associated with the disease and infection of trees. It also includes an introduction to the fundamentals of wood pathology.

There are many books available on this subject. But those were just a few to help you gets started on your research.


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