Introduction to Forest Ecology and Silviculture - Third

Introduction to Forest Ecology and Silviculture - Third Edition

Forest ecology is the study of life in areas where the predominant vegetation is trees. The word ecology is derived from an ancient Greek word oikos, meaning" house," and the suffix ology, meaning "study of." The central idea of viewing a community of plants and animals - that exist in the same place and time - as a house is crucial to understanding how ecology relates to forest management practices and timber harvesting. Just as members of a household influence one another, changes in forests influence the plants and animals that live there. Human use of forests can have major impacts. For this reason, it is important that woodland owners, loggers, and foresters understand the nature of changes brought about by management practices - especially timber harvesting - and how to work with forest ecosystems, rather than against them.
Country USA
Manufacturer Forestry Press
Binding Spiral-bound
EANs 9780989069946
ReleaseDate 0000-00-00

Introduction to Forest Ecology and Silviculture - Third Edition