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2nd edition
Description
For courses in Wildlife and Forestry Management.
Now in a second edition, this book offers a broad geographic scope and conceptual focus that establishes general principles and guidelines for forest and wildlife management. Balanced in approach, it discusses both the macro and micro approaches to forest management and addresses how to implement and fund various plans. With over 700 new references, updated figures and a new co-author, the book offers a renewed and thoughtful look at the management of wildlife, forests, and forestry.
Features
For courses in Wildlife and Forestry Management.
Now in a second edition, this book offers a broad geographic scope and conceptual focus that establishes general principles and guidelines for forest and wildlife management. Balanced in approach, it discusses both the macro and micro approaches to forest management and addresses how to implement and fund various plans. With over 700 new references, updated figures and a new co-author, the book offers a renewed and thoughtful look at the management of wildlife, forests, and forestry.
Features
Offers broad geographic scope and conceptual focus.
Avoids being overly prescriptive by establishing general principles and guidelines for management instead of specific recommendations.
Examines the macro and micro approaches to forest management-see Part II and Part III.
Discusses how to manage forest landscapes and forest stands.
Devotes an entire part to implementing management plans-see part IV.
Includes a chapter on management plans and a chapter on financial resources.
Focuses on wood products and wildlife-not recreation, livestock grazing, and watershed management.
Provides a manageable amount of content for today's busy students.
New to this Edition
Extensively revised in this edition to include:
700 new references
Updated figures and illustrations throughout
New suggestions for further readings at the end of each chapter
New topics for discussion at the end of each chapter
New! Meet our new co-Author-Fiona K.A. Schmiegelow.
Additional author adds broadened perspective and renewed approach.
Table of Contents
PART I: INTRODUCTION
1. Wildlife
2. Forests and Forestry
3. Biological Diversity
PART II: THE MACRO APPROACH: MANAGING FOREST LANDSCAPES
4. Species Composition
5. Age Structure
6. Spatial Heterogeneity
7. Edges
8. Islands and Fragments
9. Shores
PART III: THE MICRO APPROACH: MANAGING FOREST STANDS
10. Dying, Dead, and Down Trees
11. Vertical Structure
12. Special Species
PART IV:SYNTHESIS AND IMPLEMENTATION
13. Management Plans
14. Who Pays?
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