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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the critical need for genetically superior trees in the Prairie Plains region, focusing on their use in windbreaks or shelterbelts. The author emphasizes the importance of selecting trees with desirable traits like growth rate, crown density, and resistance to harsh environmental conditions. Set against the backdrop of the Dust Bowl era and the widespread efforts to combat soil erosion, the book provides a historical context for the significance of shelterbelts in the Great Plains. It explores the inherent variability within tree species and the potential for genetic improvement through selective breeding. The author delves into the intricacies of tree characteristics, offering practical guidance for identifying superior phenotypes. Specific traits like branch angle, foliage retention, and resistance to drought, insects, and diseases are discussed in detail, along with their impact on windbreak effectiveness. By highlighting the significance of genetic selection and offering practical tools for identifying superior trees, this book provides valuable insights for forestry professionals and landowners alike, contributing to the ongoing efforts to enhance the resilience and sustainability of windbreaks in the Prairie Plains. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.

LeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1964 edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Pages: 36 NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Pages: 36 Volume no.13.