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Recent FAO forestry studies

Raw for More Paper: Pulping processes and procedures for testing

1953, 172 pp. (E), $ 2.00 10s.

These findings of an FAO Pulp arid Paper Consultation in Rome, Italy, December 1952, form a short handbook covering pulping processes for fibrous raw materials from new sources and procedures recommended for the investigation of new raw materials for paper.

Paper for Printing: Today and Tomorrow

Paris 1952, 144 pp. (EF), $ 1.25 7s. 6d.

This short study was prepared by the Intelligence Unit of "The Economist". London, and is published jointly by UNESCO and FAO.

Forestry Abstracts Coverage List

1953, 180 pp. (E), $ 1.50 7s. 6d.

Prepared by the Commonwealth Forestry Bureau from its card index of literature forming the basis of its quarterly publication, Forestry Abstracts, this list forms a comprehensive and well-tested collection of publications carrying material of significance to forestry .

National Forest Policies in Europe

1953, 372 pp. (EF), $ 3.00 15s.

Member Governments of the FAO European Forestry Commission presented reports covering administration, improvement in quality and quantity of wood produced, utilization of forest products, timber trade, labor questions, education, research and statistics. A valuable work of reference.

Grazing and Forest Economy

1953, 199 pp. (EFS), $ 2.00 10s.

This study is the combined work of the Forest Policy Branch of the Forestry Division and deals with the problems as they affect temperate, tropical and arid regions.

Elements of Forest Fire Control

1953, 110 pp. (EFS), $ 1.00 as.

Fire prevention and control should be regarded as an integral part of forest management. This short studs outlines the organization and administration involved in a protection program.

Research in Forestry and Forest Products

1953, 324 pp. (E), $ 3.00 15s.

This world directory of research institutions gives an outline of their objectives and summaries of their activities.

European Timber Trends and Prospects (EF)

Geneva 1953, Part I, Text, 316 pp. $ 3.50 25s.
Part II, Statistics, $ 1.75 12s. 6d.

This joint FAO/ECE study immediately ran into a second edition when is was published in the spring of 1953 and is still the basic stud for all those interested in forestry policy in Europe for the next decade.

In active preparation:

Directory of Forestry Schools
Eucalypts in Afforestation
The Oxford System of Decimal Classification for Forestry

(Joint IUFRO FAO Study)

UNASYLVA is prepared by the Forestry Division and published quarterly in English, French and Spanish by the Documents Service at FAO's Headquarters in Rome. FAO does not hold itself responsible for statements or views expressed by authors of signed articles. UNASYLVA may be obtained from the sales agents listed above on this page. Annual subscription, US $2.50 or 12s. 6d. Single copy, 65 cents or 3s. 3d. Rates are payable in local currencies when orders are placed through local sales agents. A full series of back numbers is still available.


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