The book "Remarks on the management, or rather the mismanagement of forests, plantations and live hedgerows" by J. West is a study of the problems of forest resource management. In this book, the author examines the shortcomings and mistakes that may arise in the process of processing and caring for forest areas, plantations and living fence trees. With the help of specific examples, the author analyzes the negative consequences of careless management of forest resources and offers recommendations for improving this process. This book will be a useful source of information for experts in the field of forestry and all those interested in the conservation and rational use of forest resources.