Download or read book An Analysis of the Economic Environmental and Ecologial Significances of the Cork Oak Industry in the Mediterranean Basin written by Stephanie Mandana Bahramian and published by . This book was released on 2017 with total page 252 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A strong market for cork products has the potential to continue to provide livelihoods for a great many people in the less affluent countries surrounding the Mediterranean Sea especially in rural communities-while at the same time supporting healthy forest enviromnents for all living species within those forests and afar. Cork provides vital revenue to help sustain systems that consist of many components; the flora and fauna therein are highly diverse (and sometimes endangered), and the value to livestock management and crop production are at least equal to both the C02 sequestration capacity as well as soil protection in this climatically harsh region. This thesis was driven by the quest to answer the question as to whether the cork oak forest can provide a model for optimal land-use management. Much evidence shows that cork oak forests can finnish many vibrant economic elements, as well as provide ecological sanctuaries for a plethora of species, (both wild and domesticated); in addition, demand for cork products means that the forests can be environmental engines that can help offset the climatic challenges created by other activities in the MeditetTanean region and beyond. Nevertheless, current trends have proven both positive and negative in nature, and an in-depth analysis of the cork industry as well as the cutTent activities within the forests is necessary in order to properly evaluate the viability of the system as a whole. This thesis analyzed the types of stoppers used by the wine industry in Connecticut in order to gauge the health of one slice of the cork market that has traditionally been held by cork as the primmy material. In light of the adoption of alternatives to the cork stopper, this particular research is highly relevant even if one cannot make sweeping statements about the stopper market as a global whole. Au analysis of other end products made from cork, either commercially or for industry, was also performed in order to determine the viability of cork as a commodity were the stopper market to collapse. In both instances, the findings in this study have been more positive than anticipated, meaning that one could conclude that the cork forest may indeed have a healthy market for its primary product. A more extensive study, especially quantifying each type of market, would provide greater value to this study either in support of the findings, or to show how geography matters, along with shifting trends, tastes, and technology.
Download or read book Cork Oak Woodlands on the Edge written by James Aronson and published by Island Press. This book was released on 2012-09-26 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Cork oak has historically been an important species in the western Mediterranean—ecologically as a canopy or “framework” tree in natural woodlands, and culturally as an economically valuable resource that underpins local economies. Both the natural woodlands and the derived cultural systems are experiencing rapid change, and whether or not they are resilient enough to adapt to that change is an open question. Cork Oak Woodlands on the Edge provides a synthesis of the most up-to-date, scientific, and practical information on the management of cork oak woodlands and the cultural systems that depend on cork oak. In addition, Cork Oak Woodlands on the Edge offers ten site profiles written by local experts that present an in-depth vision of cork oak woodlands across a range of biophysical, historical, and cultural contexts, with sixteen pages of full-color photos that illustrate the tree, agro-silvopastoral systems, products, resident biodiversity, and more. Cork Oak Woodlands on the Edge is an important book for anyone interested in the future of cork oak woodlands, or in the management of cultural landscapes and their associated land-use systems. In a changing world full of risks and surprises, it represents an excellent example of a multidisciplinary and holistic approach to studying, managing, and restoring an ecosystem, and will serve as a guide for other studies of this kind.
Download or read book Some Geographic and Economic Aspects of the Cork Oak written by Victor Anthony Ryan and published by . This book was released on 1948 with total page 142 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Bibliography on Cork Oak written by and published by . This book was released on 1946 with total page 76 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Cork and the Cork Tree written by Giles B. Cooke and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2013-09-11 with total page 137 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Cork and the Cork Tree, Volume 4 provides the important general information about cork based on the author's 30 years of experience with cork, cork trees, and the cork industry. This book is organized into two main parts encompassing 15 chapters that specifically cover the planting and growing cork trees in the United States through the McManus Cork Project. This book presents first a brief history of cork, cork products, and the cork industry. The subsequent chapters deal with the geographical distribution, a description of the tree, its cultivation and the harvesting of the cork bark. These topics are followed by discussions on the botanical aspects of the cork tree, the characteristics of the tree, and the methods of its culture, as well as the physic-chemical properties of the cork. The concluding chapters focus on the manufacture and applications of cork products. This book will be of value to chemists and cork manufacturers.
Download or read book Cork Screwed written by and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page 74 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Mediterranean Oaks Network written by Simone Borelli and published by Bioversity International. This book was released on 2001 with total page 77 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Evergreen Oak Woodlands Role in Tackling Climate Change and Preserving Mediterranean Landscapes written by Rocco Carella and published by . This book was released on 2023-11 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the Mediterranean basin, one of the richest biodiversity hotspots on the planet, evergreen oak woodlands are essential elements. This book facilitates a more detailed ecological understanding of Quercus calliprinos, a lesser-known Mediterranean forest species that could make an important contribution to the struggle to counteract climate change and biodiversity loss. The book also discusses two further crucial species of the Mediterranean evergreen woodlands, Quercus ilex and Quercus suber, focusing on the role of forest management in their conservation.
Download or read book Tourism Environment and Ecology in the Mediterranean Region written by Recep Efe and published by . This book was released on 2014 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As humans we have stewardship over the environment. Manâ (TM)s dominion does not mean a license to abuse, spoil, squander or destroy. Future cultures will be able to reach their potential only if this generation remembers that sustainable land use is a combination of economics, ecology and social justice. Our ancestors survived due to an innate sense of â oeonenessâ whereby they helped each other. For them everything was â oeholyâ . Sustaining desired ecological, economic, and social conditions in the system is a big challenge, but not an impossible task. This book presents chapters by scientists from different disciplines from the Mediterranean Basin and its environs. It presents updated information and highlights the way forward for the fields of economy, environment and ecology, making this book a very useful source for people working in these different disciplines. Contributions have been prepared by experts in these respective fields. The book also brings to the fore important future tasks for these particular disciplines, and provides up-to-date references, tables and figures illustrating research findings. As such, this volume is a must-read for students, researchers and professionals in environmental sciences, ecology, forestry, geography and other related fields.
Download or read book The Dynamics of Cork Oak Systems in Portugal written by Vanda Acácio and published by . This book was released on 2009 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Mediterranean Oaks Network written by Mediterranean Oaks Network. Meeting and published by Bioversity International. This book was released on 2003 with total page 60 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Cork Biology Production and Uses written by Helena Pereira and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2011-10-13 with total page 356 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This comprehensive book describes cork as a natural product, as an industrial raw-materials, and as a wine bottle closure. From its formation in the outer bark of the cork oak tree to the properties that are of relevance to its use, cork is presented and explained including its physical and mechanical properties. The industrial processing of cork from post-harvest procedures to the production of cork agglomerates and composites is described. Intended as a reference book, this is the ideal compilation of scientific knowledge on state-of-the-art cork production and use. Presents comprehensive coverage from cork formation to post-harvest procedures Explains the physical properties, mechanical properties and quality of cork Addresses topics of interest for those in food science, agriculture and forestry
Download or read book Cork Oak in the Southeast written by Henry Hopp and published by . This book was released on 1944 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Cork written by Armstrong Cork Company and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2023-07-10 with total page 64 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Cork" by Armstrong Cork Company. Published by Good Press. Good Press publishes a wide range of titles that encompasses every genre. From well-known classics & literary fiction and non-fiction to forgotten−or yet undiscovered gems−of world literature, we issue the books that need to be read. Each Good Press edition has been meticulously edited and formatted to boost readability for all e-readers and devices. Our goal is to produce eBooks that are user-friendly and accessible to everyone in a high-quality digital format.
Download or read book The Cork written by Manuel Alves de Oliveira and published by . This book was released on 1994 with total page 172 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A lushly illustrated descriptive text on the cork tree and the cork manufacturing process produced by Amorim, a major cork manufacturer.
Download or read book Cork written by Gilbert Erwin Stecher and published by Legare Street Press. This book was released on 2023-07-19 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This informative monograph details the history and applications of cork, a natural material with a wide range of industrial uses. The author describes the properties of cork, its origins in Portugal and other Mediterranean countries, and the methods used to harvest and process cork bark. He also explores the many ways in which cork has been used, from insulation and sealing to flooring and fashion accessories. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
