This book highlights current developments in forestry research by providing valuable information related to latest research in this domain. Contributions from experts across the globe have been made in this extensive book. It elucidates the positive and negative practices in forestry. Forest is an intricate system of habitat for humans, insects, animals and micro-organisms alike. The activities of these organisms can affect the forest both positively and negatively. This complicated relationship has also been elucidated in this book. Advancement in tree plantations has been humankind's reaction to forest degradation and deforestation caused by animals, natural disasters and humans themselves. Plantations of eucalyptus, beech, spruce and other species have been comprehensively explained in this book. The aim of this book is to serve readers interested in forestry including forest scientists, researchers and associated professionals.