2009 Outstanding Academic Title, Choice This acclaimed textbook is the most
comprehensive available in the field of forest ecology. Designed for advanced students of …

This text is designed for undergraduates interested in forest ecology, management,
conservation and restoration, and provides a current perspective on the material by …

A combination of broad disciplinary coverage and scientific excellence, the Encyclopedia of
Forest Sciences will be an indispensable addition to the library of anyone interested in …

Fundamental changes have occurred in all aspects of forestry over the last 50 years,
including the underlying science, societal expectations of forests and their management …

In the past decade, there has been much debate over the environmental impact of forestry.
People are justifiably concerned about what is happening to the local and global forest …

Taking a functional rather than an ecosystem or a utilitarian approach, Thomas and
Packham provide a concise account of the structure of woodlands and forests. Using …

Given the substantial contributions of forest biodiversity and ecosystem services to society,
forest sciences have a large potential to contribute to the integrity and sustainability of our …

The coniferous forests of the Pacific Northwest, those found on the slopes of the Cascade
and Coastal ranges of Oregon, Washington, northern California, and British Columbia, are …

This book explores the geography, ecology, and antiquity of'open ecosystems', which
include grasslands, savannas, and shrublands. They occur in climates that can support …

At last a really useful book telling us how all the rhetoric about ecosystem approaches and
sustainable forest management is being translated into practical solutions on the ground  …