
Forests and their Environment
Tony Sadler(Author)
Cambridge University Press
Published on 31. January 1994
Book
Paperback/Softback
94 pages
978-0-521-43786-8 (ISBN)
Description
Forests and their Environment examines the nature of forests and the environment in Australia, the management of the forest, its economic importance and non-economic value. Specific attention is given to environmental issues associated with forest management. The language level has been guided by a specialist editor to ensure students can comprehend the topic. The book is most relevant to the curriculum as this is an area studied by a range of secondary school levels. The author has worked with the expertise of CSIRO to include the most recent scientific research on forests and their management. The book will be most useful to students of science, geography, environmental studies and social science in secondary schools.
More details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
Cambridge
United Kingdom
Target group
Primary & secondary/elementary & high school
Interest Age: From 14 to 16 years
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Illustrations
47 Halftones, unspecified; 22 Line drawings, unspecified
Dimensions
Height: 250 mm
Width: 175 mm
Thickness: 7 mm
Weight
255 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-521-43786-8 (9780521437868)
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Schweitzer Classification
Person
Content
Acknowledgements; 1. What is a forest?; 2. The forest environment; 3. Forest production; 4. Forestry; 5. Fire and forests; 6. Forest pests and diseases; 7. Value of forests; 8. Forests and environmental issues.