THE CASPIAN FORESTS OF PERSIA

Describes the forests of Persia, more especially those on the northern slopes of the Elburz Mountains going down to the Caspian Sea. Some estimate is given of the extent, floristic composition, stocking and commercial possibilities of these littleknown forests. Brief notes are given on the very prim...

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Publié dans:Empire Forestry Review. - The Empire Forestry Association, 1946. - 29(1950), 1, Seite 28-35
Auteur principal: RULE, ALEX (Auteur)
Format: Article en ligne
Langue:English
Publié: 1950
Accès à la collection:Empire Forestry Review
Sujets:Biological sciences Applied sciences Physical sciences
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Résumé:Describes the forests of Persia, more especially those on the northern slopes of the Elburz Mountains going down to the Caspian Sea. Some estimate is given of the extent, floristic composition, stocking and commercial possibilities of these littleknown forests. Brief notes are given on the very primitive exploitation and utilization of timber and other forest products, and of the ownership of the forest areas. The article closes with a description of the inhabitants and the fauna of the region.
ISSN:20555237