Trees to be Planted for National Tree Planting Day 2005


	The Dendrology Manual Publication from the Forestry Department
		The Forestry Department takes great pleasure in announcing the release of its landmark publication, *Manual of Dendrology - Jamaica*. The culmination of nearly 2 years of fieldwork and research, the 494 page book describes 150 species of trees indigenous to or naturalised in Jamaica. Each tree description is accompanied by a full page of superb colour photographs which
	will greatly aid tree identification in the field. Special sections containing a Key for Identifications of Trees Described; an illustrated Terminology and a comprehensive Glossary enhance the book's usefulness. The *Manual of Dendrology - Jamaica* was developed by Dr Tracey Parker with assistance from the Forestry Department, and was funded by the Canadian International Development Agency through its Trees for Tomorrow Project. The book is now on sale Contact: Forestry Department 173 Constant Spring Road Kingston 8 Jamaica (West Indies) Tel/Fax: (876) 931-2856 Email: forestrydepartment@forestry.gov.jm All proceeds from sales of the Manual of Dendrology - Jamaica go to the National Forest Management and Conservation Fund. Local orders: Price is JA$1,800.00 with a 10% discount for students who present a valid student ID card at time of purchase. Cash only. Overseas orders: Price is US$30.00 plus shipping and handling. Please inquire for shipping cost to your location. All orders must be prepaid by international money order or bank draft payable to "The Forest Fund". Review these sample pages from the *Manual of Dendrology - Jamaica*. Click on the following links, you will to have Acrobat Reader 5.0 or later to view Cover Page (PDF), Pages: 60-61, 68-69, 300-301, 424-425, 448-449