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Conifers, or softwood trees, form a distinct group which has become very important in the world’s economy because they grow fast on poor soils even under harsh climates, and yield timbers that are very suitable for industry. They are now being planted and tended on a growing scale in most countries as a source of wealth, and this booklet shows you how to identify those most commonly found in Britain.

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Themes
Tree breeding
Published
1966
Publication type
Archive publication: Booklet
Publication owner
Forestry Commission