The farm and the woodlot

This manual explains practical forestry for smallholders, treating timber as a crop to be grown, managed, and marketed profitably. It defines forestry as the cultivation of tree communities and parallels woodlot management with farming, covering site selection, species choice, planting methods, nursery practices, thinning, pruning, and rotation for products such as posts, ties, and lumber. It emphasizes economic and environmental benefits including soil conservation, windbreaks, and water protection, and advises on improving neglected plots, establishing model woodlots, and demonstrating yields and market value through examples. Guidance focuses on maximizing productivity on marginal land and integrating woodlot work into overall farm management.