Introduction To World Forestry

Author : Jack Westoby
Publisher : Wiley-Blackwell
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 1991-01-08
Category : Nature
ISBN : 0631161341

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Introduction to World Forestry by Jack Westoby Pdf

This outstanding book is a history of the forests of the world, a description of their present state, and an assessment of their prospects in the future. Written in a straightforward, readable style and from a position of wide knowledge and intense commitment, it is addressed to all those interested in forests, whether for professional reasons or out of individual concern. The book opens with a description of the evolution of trees, their biochemistry, and their ecological importance in both global and local terms. The author compares the different methods of forest management, past and present, and considers why so few of the forests of the world are managed. He then examines the human impact on forests, from slash-and-burn activities to the accelerating assault on tropical forests. He describes and assesses the current state of the world's forests and considers the issues of forest ecology in both the developed and developing world. Jack Westoby concludes with a critique of current Western development policies for the future of forests, and puts forward a programme that would take account of the scientific, cultural and economic needs of present and future generations. Jack Westoby died in 1988, shortly after completing this book. It is expected that an Educational Trust will be set up which will receive all royalties from his writings, and which will be based at: The Oxford Forestry Institute, University of Oxford, South Parks Road, Oxford, OX1 3RB.

Author : Jack C. Westoby
Publisher : Blackwell Pub
Page : 228 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 1989
Category : Nature
ISBN : 0631161333

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Introduction to World Forestry by Jack C. Westoby Pdf

Author : Donald L. Grebner,Pete Bettinger,Jacek P. Siry,Kevin Boston
Publisher : Academic Press
Page : 513 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2021-01-19
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9780128190760

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Introduction to Forestry and Natural Resources by Donald L. Grebner,Pete Bettinger,Jacek P. Siry,Kevin Boston Pdf

Introduction to Forestry and Natural Resources, Second Edition, presents a broad, completely updated overview of the profession of forestry. The book details several key fields within forestry, including forest management, economics, policy, utilization and forestry careers. Chapters deal specifically with forest regions of the world, landowners, forest products, wildlife habitats, tree anatomy and physiology, and forest disturbances and health. These topics are ideal for undergraduate introductory courses and include numerous examples and questions for students to ponder. There is also a section dedicated to forestry careers. Unlike other introductory forestry texts, which focus largely on forest ecology rather than practical forestry concepts, this book encompasses the economic, ecological and social aspects, thus providing a uniquely balanced text. The wide range of experience of the contributing authors equips them especially well to identify missing content from other texts in the area and address topics currently covered in corresponding college courses. Covers the application of forestry and natural resources around the world with a focus on practical applications and graphical examples Describes basic techniques for measuring and evaluating forest resources and natural resources, including fundamental terminology and concepts Includes management policies and their influence at the local, national and international levels

Author : K.T. Parthiban,N. Krishnakumar,M. Karthick
Publisher : Scientific Publishers
Page : 367 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2018-08-01
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9789387991743

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Introduction to Forestry & Agroforestry by K.T. Parthiban,N. Krishnakumar,M. Karthick Pdf

The Scientific Forestry and the associated management practices received significant attraction around the world which resulted in the birth of professional forestry education. In India, the professional forestry education was started in the year 1985 and currently offered at several State Agricultural and Central Universities. The Forestry and Agroforestry has also been incluzed as a subject in various under graduate and Post graduate program of State Agricultural and other conventional universities. This professional education in forestry and introduction of forestry courses to other degree programmes demand a comprehensive text book encompassing all the facets of forests. Against this backdrop, the current book on Introduction To Forestry & Agroforestry is conceived to cater to the needs of professionals in B. Sc (Forestry), B.Sc (Agriculture), B.Sc. (Horticulture) and B.Sc (Sericulture) courses offered at State Agricultural Universities and undergraduate programme of Botany and Environmental Science courses offered at Conventional Universities. Besides, the book can also act as a fast and ready made reference material for the graduates aspiring for State and Central Forest Service Examinations. For any beginner in professional forestry education and competitive examinations, this book will be an asset to understand and learn the principles and practices of forestry coupled with other recent developments in forestry sector.

Author : Jaboury Ghazoul
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Page : 169 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2015
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780198706175

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Forests by Jaboury Ghazoul Pdf

Forests have been entwined with human development and cultural history for centuries. In this 'Very Short Introduction' Jaboury Ghazoul explores their origins, dynamics, and the range of goods and services they provide to human society, as well as looking at issues of deforestation, reforestation, and the effects of climate change.

Author : Alok Kumar Patra
Publisher : New India Publishing Agency
Page : 4 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2020-08-24
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9789389547955

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Introductory Forestry by Alok Kumar Patra Pdf

The importance of forest is now being realized in the backdrop of climate change, loss of biodiversity, and ecological and environmental imbalance. Thus, throughout the world, forestry is gaining importance as a subject of general interest and many universities have recommended it as a core subject in their curricula. Keeping this in view, this textbook Introductory Forestry has been written for the undergraduate students of agriculture as per the latest ICAR syllabus. The book has been divided into eight chapters covering major aspects of forestry including definitions of basic terms related to forestry, forest classification, Indian forest policies, forest regeneration, tending operations, forest mensuration, agroforestry and cultivation practices of some multipurpose tree species.

Author : Roger Sands
Publisher : CABI
Page : 252 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2013-11-12
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781780641560

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Forestry in a Global Context by Roger Sands Pdf

From the time of hunter-gatherers to the present day, forests have played a vital role in the development of humanity and society. This broad introductory textbook sets world forestry in a social, environmental, historical, and economic context. The development of forests, grassland and humans is described from the Devonian through to the Age of Agriculture, covering the factors determining the distribution of forests, the classification of forest types, the value and benefits of the forest and the products of the forest and their associated trade. The book also explores issues such as sustainable forest management, current patterns of deforestation and reforestation, and future challenges facing our forests. Fully updated throughout and with new contributions from international experts, this second edition includes new chapters on climate change and international forest policy, and expanded coverage of forest products and bioenergy production.

Author : Thom J. McEvoy
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 180 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2014-02-15
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 098906994X

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Introduction to Forest Ecology and Silviculture by Thom J. McEvoy Pdf

Author : Grant William Sharpe,John C. Hendee,Wenonah Sharpe
Publisher : McGraw-Hill Science, Engineering & Mathematics
Page : 564 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Nature
ISBN : MINN:31951D01940608S

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Introduction to Forests and Renewable Resources by Grant William Sharpe,John C. Hendee,Wenonah Sharpe Pdf

This introduction to forestry text embraces changes in policies and practices related to the conservation and management of forests and other renewable resources in the U.S. and other countries. Sharpe et al. features a thorough updating of the text including new or revised material on future values and the importance of forests with respect to global warming, world trade, renewability and sustainability, and ecosystem concerns and that's just in chapter one.Additional revisions or additions will include historical range variability (HRV) the latest ecosystem management strategies, Green Forest Certification for sustainability in the Ecology and Silviculture and Forest Ecosystem Management chapters; Satellite imagery in fire control and assessment of effects in the Fire Management chapter; expanded coverage of ecotourism in the Outdoor recreation and Wildlife Management chapter; updated material and new examples in the Urban Forestry chapterThere will also be new case studies in Chapter 2: Forest and Renewable Policy: Historical Developments and current Application, and Chapter 18: Forest Management by the States.Internet applications for forest policy, Green Forest certification and sustainability and public input and satellite imagery and many others.

Author : Herman Shugart,Peter White,Sassan Saatchi,Jérôme Chave
Publisher : Princeton University Press
Page : 400 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2022-09-20
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780691226743

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The World Atlas of Trees and Forests by Herman Shugart,Peter White,Sassan Saatchi,Jérôme Chave Pdf

A marvelously illustrated look at the world’s diverse forests and their ecosystems The earth’s forests are havens of nature supporting a diversity of life. Shaped by climate and geography, these vast and dynamic wooded spaces offer unique ecosystems that shelter complex and interdependent webs of flora, fungi, and animals. The World Atlas of Trees and Forests offers a beautiful introduction to what forests are, how they work, how they grow, and how we map, assess, and conserve them. Provides the most wide-ranging coverage of the world’s forests availableTakes readers beneath the breathtaking variety of wooded canopies that span the globeProfiles a wealth of tree species, with enlightening and entertaining natural-history highlights along the wayFeatures stunning color photos, maps, and graphicsDraws on the latest cutting-edge research and technology, including satellite imagery

Author : Matti Palo,J. Uusivuori,G. Mery
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 477 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9789401006644

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World Forests, Markets and Policies by Matti Palo,J. Uusivuori,G. Mery Pdf

In the 1990s the world community has arrived at a particularly in developing countries and in econo historical turning point. Global issues- the decline mies in transition. These three organizations have of biological diversity, climate change, the fate of different backgrounds and focuses, but have found forest peoples, fresh water scarcity, desertification, it relevant and rewarding to their core operations to deforestation and forest degradation - have come collaborate in WFSE activities. The intention of to dominate the public and political debate about these organizations is to continue supporting the forestry. In the economic sphere, forest industries WFSE research and developing the mutual collab have assumed global dimensions. oration. The World Forests, Society and Environment In the year 2000,WFSE took on anewchallenge, Research Program (WFSE) is a response by the re extending its research network to involve five new searchcommunity to thisglobalization. The WFSE Associate Partners: the Center for International slogan 'Globalization calls for global research' re Forestry Research (CIFOR) in Indonesia;the Cent flects both the means and the end of the program. er for Research and Higher Education on Natural The program is involved in promoting and execut Resources of Tropical America (CATIE) in Costa ing research in different parts of the world, and Rica; the International Centerfor Research inAgro through its publications and communications net Forestry (ICRAF) in Kenya; the World Forestry work, linking researchers worldwide.

Author : Celeste Lacuna-Richman
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 108 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2011-10-05
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9789400723177

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Growing from Seed by Celeste Lacuna-Richman Pdf

Social Forestry and its most well-known variant, Community Forestry, have been practiced almost as long as people have used forests. During this time, forests have provided people with countless goods and services, including wood, medicine, food, clean water and recreation. In making use of forest resources, people throughout history have frequently organized themselves and established both formal and informal rules. However, just as the discipline of Forestry had previously limited and concentrated the function of forests to the timber it provides, the popular understanding of Social Forestry has restricted it to a Forestry sub-topic that deals with welfare, without any connection to income-generation, and is practiced only in developing countries. This volume introduces the concepts of Social Forestry to the student, gives examples of its practice around the world and attempts to anticipate developments in its future. It aims to widen the concept of Social Forestry from a sub-practice within Forestry to a practice that will make Forestry relevant in countries where wood production alone is no longer the main reason for keeping land forested, thereby rediscovering and redefining this important topic.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 180 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2014-04-01
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0989069958

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Introduction to Forest Ecology and Silviculture by Anonim Pdf

Author : Christine Farcy,Eduardo Rojas-Briales,Inazio Martinez de Arano
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 523 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2018-12-07
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781315282350

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Forestry in the Midst of Global Changes by Christine Farcy,Eduardo Rojas-Briales,Inazio Martinez de Arano Pdf

Forestry today, like many other sectors that traditionally rely on material goods, faces significant global drivers of societal change that are less often addressed than the environmental concerns commonly in the spotlight of scientific, political, and news media. There are three major interconnected issues that are challenging forestry at its foundation: urbanization, tertiarization, and globalization. These issues are at the core of this book. The urbanization of society, a process in development from the first steps of industrialization, is particularly significant today with the predominance and quick growth rate of the world’s urban population. Ongoing urbanization is creating new perspectives on forestry, inducing changes in its social representation, and changing lifestyles and practices with a tendency toward dematerialization. The process of urbanization is also creating a disconnect and in some ways is leaving behind rurality, the sector of society where forestry has traditionally developed and taken place over centuries. The second issue covered in this book is the tertiarization of the economy. In society today, the sector of services largely dominates the economy and occupies the major part of the world’s active population. This ongoing process modifies professional modalities and ways of life and opens new doors to forests through the immaterial goods they provide. It also profoundly changes the framework, rules, processes, means of production, exchanges between economic factors, and the processes of innovation. The third issue is undoubtedly globalization in its economic, political, and social components. Whether it’s through bridging distances, crossing borders, accelerating changes, standardizing practices, leveling hierarchical structures, or pushing for interdependence, globalization impacts everyone, everywhere in multiple ways. Forestry is no exception. Forestry in the Midst of Global Changes focuses on these global drivers of change from the perspective of their relationships with how society functions. By analyzing them in depth through multidisciplinary, interdisciplinary, and even transdisciplinary approaches, this book is helping to design the forestry of tomorrow.

Author : Peter Spathelf
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 262 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2009-12-04
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9789048133017

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Sustainable Forest Management in a Changing World: a European Perspective by Peter Spathelf Pdf

Yet another book on the topic of ‘Sustainable Forest Management’ can only be justified by new information that is of direct relevance. The contents of this volume concentrate on the very latest factors and developments, thus, hopefully, contributing both to the book’s attractiveness and to closing gaps in the discipline’s database. This book is written for researchers in the field of forest management, international forestry, and climate change-related issues, legal and policy advisors, as well as for managers of private companies who deal with SFM. The authors of the various sections are scientists in the field of forestry and other environmental sciences. They represent different institutions, mainly universities and research agencies in Germany, but also high-level international institutions in development co-operation, such as the World Bank, FAO, and IIASA. The scope of the book is to refresh the meanings and perceptions of SFM against the background of the rapid changes in our natural and social environment. Climate change and the rapid increase of atmospheric CO concentration is a global process 2 with negative impacts of different kinds, among others on natural ecosystems such as forests. A crucial issue therefore is how forest management can contribute to forest conservation in light of changing climatic conditions. Moreover, policy changes such as the introduction of certification schemes and the new emphasis laid on Non-Wood Forest Products justify the re-evaluation of the role of SFM in delivering ecological goods and services from our forests.