This manual aims to provide the user with a working knowledge of agronomic terms, soil-plant relationships, the principles of fertilizer use and lime use and a fuller knowledge of soil fertility. Environmental issues are addressed and an overview of techniques in precision agriculture brings the reader up-to-date with the use of the latest technology in the industry. It can be used as a self-study guide or as a supplementary university text for soil fertility workshops or extended short courses. Establishment of areas of productive forest trees leads to high water use, lowering of the watertable and stabilization of soil salts. While many tree species have been considered in this regard, little systematic work has been undertaken on commercial forest plantations. While the environmental benefits are readily recognized, the necessary scale of amelioration requires that the commercial potential be considered. The book discusses classification of saline areas appropriate for forest plantation establishment, and characteristics of tree species suitable for establishment together with management principles. Features of the book include: characteristics of the saline environment; tolerance of trees to salt; screening trees for salt tolerance; species selection and productivity; environmental benefits of plantations on saline lands; use of effluent irrigation; and carbon accretion in plantations. This revised edition features updated figures and a new chapter on the handling and use of fertilizers. Successful plantations will require integration of regional planning and policy development together with scientific and management skills in forestry and saline soils. This volume provides the scientific background integrated with practical requirements for forest plantation development.