ABSTRACT
This comprehensive handbook provides a unique resource covering all aspects of forest ecology from a global perspective. It covers both natural and managed forests, from boreal, temperate, sub-tropical and tropical regions of the world. The book is divided into seven parts, addressing the following themes:
- forest types
- forest dynamics
- forest flora and fauna
- energy and nutrients
- forest conservation and management
- forests and climate change
- human impacts on forest ecology.
While each chapter can stand alone as a suitable resource for a lecture or seminar, the complete book provides an essential reference text for a wide range of students of ecology, environmental science, forestry, geography and natural resource management. Contributors include leading authorities from all parts of the world.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
part |86 pages
The forest
part |92 pages
Forest dynamics
part |124 pages
Forest flora and fauna
part |62 pages
Energy and nutrients
part |101 pages
Forest conservation and management
part |85 pages
Forest and climate change
part |77 pages
Human ecology