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1 Armitage, F. B.. 1985. Irrigated forestry in arid and semi-arid lands: A synthesis. Ottawa, Canada: IDRC. 160 p. (IDRC -234e)

Irrigation ; Forest management ; Arid lands ; Resource management ; Irrigated farming ; Economic analysis ; Planning

(Location: IWMI-HQ Call no: 631.7.2 G000 ARM Record No: H01830)

Use of irrigation in forest plantations in many arid and semi-arid areas since the 1860s has demonstrated in some cases a potential for high wood yields and thus for countering the depletion of meagre natural wood resources, with related environmental degradation, that stems from population increases. This synthesis is aimed at enhancing irrigated forestry through an examination of past experience, the range of inputs required, and the benefits of integrating tree plantations with irrigated agriculture. It reviews the potential for irrigated forest plantations and provides a checklist of economic, sociological, and technical criteria needed to guide decisions as to the feasibility of such developments. Actions to be covered in the planning, implementation, and operational phases of irrigated forest plantations are indicated as are illustrative production levels and research needs. The closing chapters review approaches in economic analysis, management and planning.

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