Ecological Forest Management Handbook
2nd Edition
Published on 21. August 2024
Book
Hardback
584 pages
978-1-032-55517-1 (ISBN)
Description
The second edition of Ecological Forest Management Handbook continues to provide forestry professionals and students with basic principles of ecological forest management and their applications at regional and site-specific levels. Thoroughly updated and revised, the handbook addresses numerous topics and explains that ecological forest management is a complex process that requires broad ecological knowledge. It discusses how to develop adaptive management scenarios to harvest resources in a sustainable way and provide ecosystem services and social functions. It includes new studies on ecological indicators, the carbon cycle, and ecosystem simulation models for various forest types: boreal, temperate, and tropical forests.
NEW IN THE SECOND EDITION
Provides a comprehensive collection of sustainable forest management principles and their applications
Covers new ecological indicators that can be applied to address forest environmental issues
Includes all types of models: empirical, gap, and process-based models
Explains several basic ecological and management concepts in a clear, easy-to- understand manner
This handbook is intended for researchers, academics, professionals, and undergraduate and graduate students studying and/or involved in the management of forest ecosystems.
Chapters 16 and 18 of this book are available for free in PDF format as Open Access from the individual product page at www.taylorfrancis.com. They have been made available under a Creative Commons Attribution-Non Commercial-No Derivatives 4.0 license.
NEW IN THE SECOND EDITION
Provides a comprehensive collection of sustainable forest management principles and their applications
Covers new ecological indicators that can be applied to address forest environmental issues
Includes all types of models: empirical, gap, and process-based models
Explains several basic ecological and management concepts in a clear, easy-to- understand manner
This handbook is intended for researchers, academics, professionals, and undergraduate and graduate students studying and/or involved in the management of forest ecosystems.
Chapters 16 and 18 of this book are available for free in PDF format as Open Access from the individual product page at www.taylorfrancis.com. They have been made available under a Creative Commons Attribution-Non Commercial-No Derivatives 4.0 license.
Reviews / Votes
The Second Edition of the Ecological Forest Management Handbook builds nicely off the First Edition and is an indispensable guide that navigates the complex terrain of sustainable forestry with clarity and depth. This book not only elucidates the foundational principles of ecological forest management, but also integrates them seamlessly with practical applications and contemporary challenges. From the intricacies of forest ecosystem dynamics to the nuanced discussions on wildlife ecology, management systems, and ecosystem services, each chapter offers a comprehensive exploration enriched by diverse perspectives. What sets this book apart is its holistic approach, which considers ecological, social, and economic dimensions of forest management, ensuring a balanced view essential for today's environmental stewardship. With its extensive references and clear exposition, the Ecological Forest Management Handbook is an invaluable resource for anyone engaged in forestry education, research, or policy, providing theoretical insights and actionable strategies for sustainable forest practices.Prof. Aaron Weiskittel, School of Forest Resources, University of Maine, Orono, ME, USA
More details
Series
Edition
2nd edition
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Academic, Professional Reference, and Undergraduate Advanced
Illustrations
89 s/w Abbildungen, 39 farbige Abbildungen, 18 s/w Photographien bzw. Rasterbilder, 12 Farbfotos bzw. farbige Rasterbilder, 49 s/w Tabellen, 27 farbige Zeichnungen, 71 s/w Zeichnungen
49 Tables, black and white; 27 Line drawings, color; 71 Line drawings, black and white; 12 Halftones, color; 18 Halftones, black and white; 39 Illustrations, color; 89 Illustrations, black and white
Dimensions
Height: 260 mm
Width: 183 mm
Thickness: 36 mm
Weight
1279 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-032-55517-1 (9781032555171)
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Additional editions
Guy R. Larocque
Ecological Forest Management Handbook
Book
approx. 06/2026
2nd Edition
CRC Press
€92.00
Not yet published
Guy R. Larocque
Ecological Forest Management Handbook
E-Book
08/2024
2nd Edition
CRC Press
€231.99
Available for download
Guy R. Larocque
Ecological Forest Management Handbook
E-Book
08/2024
2nd Edition
CRC Press
€231.99
Available for download
Previous edition
Guy R. Larocque
Ecological Forest Management Handbook
Book
12/2015
1st Edition
CRC Press
€241.50
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Person
Guy R. Larocque, PhD, is a research scientist for the Canadian Forest Service, a sector of Natural Resources Canada, at the Laurentian Forestry Centre, Quebec City, Quebec, Canada. He is also an adjunct professor in the Faculty of Natural Resources Management at Lakehead University (Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada). Dr. Larocque is Associate Editor of Ecoscience. Until recently, he served on the editorial board of Ecological Modelling. He has published papers on productivity and succession, carbon cycles, uncertainty analysis, and the development of empirical, succession (gap), and process-based models for forest ecosystems and was Guest Editor of special issues in Ecological Modelling, Ecoscience and Forests.
Content
Section I: Forest Management Concepts. 1. Ecological Forestry Derived from Knowledge on Natural Disturbances. 2. Triad Forest Management: Local Fix or Global Solution? 3. Forest Wildlife Management. 4. External Drivers of Changes Challenging Forestry: Political and Social Issues at Stake. 5. Ecosystem Services in Ecological Forest Management. Section II: Forest Models. 6. Growth and Yield Models for Predicting Tree and Stand Productivity. 7. Forest Succession Models. 8. Process-Based Models: A Synthesis of Models and Applications to Address Environmental and Management Issues. 9. Modeling Forest Carbon Budgets toward Ecological Forest Management: Challenges and Future Directions. 10. Modeling the Impacts of Pest Damage: Case Studies for Conifers in British Columbia, Canada. Section III: Ecological Indicators. 11. Assessing Abundance, Biomass, and Complexity in the Context of Ecological Forest Management. 12. Considering Forest Biodiversity Indicators within the Pressure, State, Benefits, and Response Framework. 13. Indicators of Forest Ecosystem Integrity. 14. Criteria and Indicators of Sustainable Forest Management. 15. Indicating Forest Ecosystem and Stand Productivity: From Deductive to Inductive Concepts. 16. Modeling Forest Floor Biomass and N Accumulations and Related Turnover Rates. 17. Forest Ecosystem Health and Biotic Disturbances: Perspectives on Indicators and Management Approaches. Section IV: Addressing Ecological and Socioeconomic Issues. 18. Application of Surface Modeling for Large Regions: A Case Study for Forest Carbon Stocks in China. 19. Comprehensive Analysis of Land Tenure Effects on the Structure and Services of Regional Forest Ecosystems. 20. Forest Management and Climate Change: Adaptive Measures for the Temperate-Boreal Interface of Eastern North America.