El. knyga: Forestry in a Global Context 2nd [CABI E-books]

Editor Sands edits this compilation examining forestry from a variety of environmental and economic perspectives. He introduces the volume with a historical account of human use and interactions with forests. The variety and quantity of forests in different regions of the world is then covered, followed by a discussion of environmental values of forests. Forests as material resources are discussed, including wood and paper sourcing and possibilities for biofuels and engineered materials. A chapter on tropical forests addresses current dynamics including disruptive deforestation in many areas. The book then turns to sustainable forestry, including principles of sustainable management, adaptations to climate change, plantation forestry, social concerns, and international protection. Material on climate change and biofuels is added or updated since the first edition. Distributed in the US by Stylus Publishing. Annotation ©2014 Ringgold, Inc., Portland, OR (protoview.com)

This broad introductory textbook sets world forestry in a social, environmental, historical, and economic context. Fully updated throughout and with new contributions from international experts, this 2nd edition includes new chapters on climate change, international forest policy, and expanded coverage of forest products and bioenergy production.