Scion has an extensive range of publications for sale in its National Forestry Library. Some of the top sellers are listed below. For a full list, contact Publications on 07 343 5847 or email: publications@scionresearch.com. If you wish to order any of these titles, email us at the address above or download the order form here.
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Top Sellers
Genetically Modified Forests: From Stone Age to Modern Biotechnology
by Rowland D. Burdon and William J. Libby
 The term biotechnology came into common usage in the 1980s. Broadly defined, it is anything that combines biology and technology, but it commonly refers to genetic manipulation of plants and animals. And it has a long history; the genetics of many tree species have been purposefully modified for more than 5,000 years.
In Genetically Modified Forests, the authors trace the history of tree improvement, helping the reader to understand both human effect on tree genetics and the real and imagined concerns of genetic engineering.
Dr Rowland Burdon has been a researcher with Scion since 1964. William J. Libby was a professor at the University of California-Berkeley from 1961 until 1994. [P124], $17.00
World Wood Industries Outlook Report
 How will the global wood products market shape up over the next 25 years?
This vital question underlies strategic decisions made by all forest growers, wood and fibre processors. The World Wood Industries Outlook: 2005-2030 is a comprehensive report that provides the global wood products industry an insight into country and regional forecasts of forest resources and wood products consumption, production, trade and prices.
The invaluable reference material includes a CD containing detailed tables of projections up to 2030 for 14 wood products in 180 countries. Data is provided on production, consumption, imports, exports, prices, forest area, and forest stock and is useful to the global wood products industry in planning for a prosperous future.
Price on Application.
Computer Modelling - Tree Measurement and Mensuration
Field Guide for Sample Plots in New Zealand Forests, [B186], $63.00
Procedures for the Measurement of Roundwood, [P025], $63.00
Planning and Resource Evaluation
Strength Properties of Small Clear Specimens of New Zealand-grown Timbers; [B041], $25.00
Radiata Pine Wood Properties Survey, [B050], $33.75
Inventory Practice for Managed Forests, [B171], $24.75
Radiata Pine Growers Manual, [B184], $63.00
How Much Wood Has Your Woodlot Got?, [B217], $63.00
Forest Roading Manual, [Liro], $112.50
Wood Processing
Measuring the Moisture Content of Wood, [B200], $11.25
Drying Radiata Pine in New Zealand: Research and Commercial Aspects, [B206], $27.00
New Zealand Pine and Douglas-Fir: Suitability for Processing, [B216], $83.00
Log Scaling Guide for Exporters, [B221], $50.00
Building Green in New Zealand, [B226], $56.25
New Zealand Timbers: The Complete Guide to Exotic and Indigenous Wood, [P036], $63.00
Forest Pathology and Entomology
Field Guide to Common Pests Diseases & Other Disorders of Radiata Pine in New Zealand, [B207], $36.00
An Introduction to the Diseases of Forest and Amenity Trees, [B220], $63.00
Trade and Marketing
Room for a View : Three Visions of the Future Urban Environment in Australasia, [B224], $45.00
Environmental Forestry
Environmental Effects of Planted Forests in New Zealand, [B198], $63.00
CDVN Technical Bulletin No. 1. Pingao on Coastal Sand Dunes: Guidelines for Seed Collection, Propagation and Establishment, [P037], $14.65
CDVN Technical Bulletin No. 2: Spinifex on Coastal Sand Dunes: Guidelines for Seed Collection, Propagation and Establishment, [P044], $14.65
CDVN Technical Bulletin No. 3. Sand Tussock on Coastal Sand Dunes: Guidelines for Seed Collection, Propagation and Establishment, [P058], $14.65
CDVN Technical Bulletin No. 4. Coastal Sand Dunes: Form and Function, [P070], $14.65
CDVN Technical Bulletin No. 5. Marram Grass:Friend or Foe, [P050], $14.65
CDVN Technical Bulletin No. 6, [P045], $14.65
Measuring Success - By Elizabeth Miller and Thomas Paul
Current interest in restoration of the natural character of New Zealand’s sand dunes is focused on revegetation. Well-organised vegetation monitoring programmes are required, firstly to assess the effectiveness of revegetation projects, secondly to increase the interest and satisfaction experienced by group members, and to make efficient use of community time and resources. This bulletin provides guideline for these monitoring programmes.
Other Species
Cypress Handbook
Best Practice with Farm Forestry Timber Species, No. 1: CYPRESSES - Ian Nicholas
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Eucalypt Handbook
Best Practice with Farm Forestry Timber Species, No. 2: EUCALYPTS - Ian Nicholas
(Click for free download)
Blackwood - A Handbook for Growers and Users. Ian Nicholas and Ian Brown - Free for Download [4,366 KB], [B225], $48.00 for printed copy.
Properties and Utilisation of Exotic Specialty Timbers Grown in New Zealand - Part I: Notes on Timber Properties and Test Methods, [B119/01], $16.90
Properties and Utilisation of Exotic Speciality Timbers Grown in New Zealand - Australian Blackwood (Acacia melanoxylon R. Br.), [B119/02], $24.75
Properties and Utilisation of Exotic Specialty Timbers Grown in New Zealand - Part III: Cypresses Chamaecyparis lawsoniana (A. Murr.) Parl X Cupressocyparis leylandii (Jacks. et Dall.) Dall. Cupressus lusitanica Mill. Cupressus macrocarpa Hartw, [B119/03], $24.75
Properties and Utilisation of Exotic Speciality Timbers Grown in New Zealand - Black Walnut Juglans nigra L., [B119/04], $24.75
Properties and Utilisation of Exotic Speciality Timbers Grown in New Zealand - Ash eucalypts and Eucalyptus nitens, [B119/05], $24.75
Properties and Utilisation of Exotic Specialty Timbers Grown in New Zealand - Part VI: Eastern Blue Gums and Stringy Barks, [B119/06], $24.75
Introduced Forest Tees in New Zealand: Recognition Role and Seed Source - 1: Pinus nigra Arn. - European black pine, [B124/01], $11.25
Introduced Forest Trees in New Zealand: Recognition Role and Seed Source - 2: Pinus contorta Loudon/contorta pine, [B124/02], $11.25
Introduced Forest Trees in New Zealand: Recognition Role and Seed Source - 3: The larches Larix decidua Miller Larix kaempferi (Lambert) Carr Larix eurolepis A. Henry, [B124/03], $16.87
Introduced Forest Trees in New Zealand: Recognition Role and Seed Source - 4: Pinus mugo Turra - dwarf mountain pine Pinus uncinata Mirbel - mountain pine, [B124/04], $11.25
Introduced Forest Trees in New Zealand: Recognition Role and Seed Source - 5: Pinus attenuata Lemmon - knobcone pine, [B124/05] $11.25
Introduced Forest Trees in New Zealand : Recognition Role and Seed Source - 6: The spruces Picea sitchensis (Bong.) Carrière Picea abies (L.) Karsten ornamental spruces, [B124/06], $16.87
Introduced Forest Trees in New Zealand: Recognition Role and Seed Source - 7: The silver firs - Abies spp, [B124/07], $16.87
Introduced Forest Trees in New Zealand: Recognition role and Seed Source - 8: Pinus pinaster Aiton - maritime pine, [B124/08], $11.25
Introduced Forest Trees in New Zealand: Recognition role and Seed Source - 9: The Cypresses - Cupressus spp. Chamaecyparis spp, [B124/09], $16.87
Introduced Forest Trees in New Zealand: Recognition Role and Seed Source - 10: Ponderosa and Jeffrey pines - Pinus ponderosa P.Lawson et Lawson Pinus jeffreyi Grev. et Balf, [B124/10], $16.87
Introduced Forest Trees in New Zealand: Recognition role and Seed Source - 11: Eucalyptus Nitens (Deane et Maiden) Maiden, [B124/11], $16.87
Introduced Forest Trees in New Zealand: Recognition Role and Seed Source - 12: Radiata pine (Pinus radiata D. Don), [B124/12], $22.50
Introduced Forest Trees in New Zealand: Recognition Role and Seed Source - 13: The redwoods (Sequoia sempervirens (D. Don) Endl - coast redwood Sequoiadendron giganteum (Lindley) J.Buchholz -giant sequoia and the related ornamental genera Taxodium and Metasequoia, [B124/13], $16.87
Introduced Forest Trees in New Zealand: Recognition role and Seed Source - 14: Douglas-fir (Pseudotsuga menziesii (Mirbel) Franco), [B124/14], $16.87
Introduced Forest Trees in New Zealand: Recognition Role and Seed Source - 15: The Willows Salix spp, [B124/15], $16.87
Introduced Forest Trees in New Zealand: Recognition Role and Seed Source - 16: Cryptomeria Thuga & Tsuga, [B124/16], $16.87
Introduced Forest Trees in New Zealand: Recognition Role and Seed Source - 17: The Poplars Populus spp, [B124/17], $22.50
Introduced Forest Trees in New Zealand: Recognition Role and Seed Source - 18 : The Ash Eucalypts, [B124/18], $22.50
Complete Set [B124], $190.10
Siting Black Walnut, [B188], $22.50
Native Tree Series
Totara - Establishment, Growth and Management, [P115], $14.65
Kauri - Ecology, Establishment, Growth and Management, [P116], $14.65
Native Trees, [P117], $14.65
Pohutukawa – Ecology, Establishment, Growth and Management [P. 123], $27.00
Farming with Native Trees [P.126], $22.50
Fluorescence Microscopy of Wood (CD Rom), [P122], $120.
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To purchase this CD, please contact gillian.kolver@scionresearch.com.
 Paulownia - by Ian Barton, Ian Nicholas and Chris Ecroyd
Ensis has produced a bulletin that summarises knowledge about the growing and management of Paulownia in New Zealand. Paulownia has a long history of cultivation in China and was introduced to New Zealand in about 1860. A few successful plantations have been established in this country, but many attempts failed. This handbook shows that Paulownia can be regarded as a multi-purpose tree with potential for use as a short-rotation timber species when grown under specific New Zealand conditions. To obtain a copy of the book contact publications@scionresearch.com. [B231], $22.50
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