Introduction to Forestry and Natural Resources
By- Donald Grebner, Department of Forestry, Mississippi State University, USA
- Pete Bettinger, Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources, University of Georgia, Athens, GA, USA
- Jacek Siry, University of Georgia, Athens, GA, USA
Introduction to Forestry and Natural Resources presents a broad overview of the profession of forestry, introducing a number of fields within forestry to intrigue readers and thus stimulate them to seek more information on these topics. Key subjects emphasized are forest health, economics, policy, utilization, and forestry careers. This book provides a concise overview of these topics for undergraduate introductory courses, and includes numerous examples (mainly graphical) and questions for students to ponder.
This is the next-generation introductory forestry textbook.Other introductory forestry texts focus a large portion of their text primarily on forest ecology rather than an even treatment that includes practical forestry concepts. The field of forestry entails economic, ecological, and social aspects, and Introduction to Forestry and Natural Resources provides a more balanced text than the competition, one that through its distinct differences, better facilitates the teaching of introductory forestry concepts.
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Published: December 2012
Imprint: Academic Press
ISBN: 978-0-12-386901-2
Contents
1. A Brief History of Forestry and Natural Resource Management
2. Forest Regions of the World
3. Forest Objectives, Goals, and Constraints
4. Forest Products
5. Wildlife Habitat Relationships
6. Ecosystems Services
7. Forest Recreation
8. Forest Measurements and Forestry Related Data
9. Tree anatomy and physiology
10. Forest Dynamics
11. Common Forestry Practices
12. Forest Harvesting Systems
13. Forest Economics
14. Forest Disturbances and Health
15. Forest Policies and External Pressures
16. Urban Forestry
17. Ethics
18. Careers
Appendix A: Species Names
Appendix B: Glossary
Appendix C: Forestry Organizations
