Ecological Silvicultural Systems: Exemplary Models for Sustainable Forest Management

Ecological silviculture is a cutting-edge guide that emphasizes the production and maintenance of forests with all their parts, aiming to emulate natural development models and sustain healthy forests that serve multiple values and goals. It provides a comprehensive introduction to these approaches and their benefits tailored to diverse types of forests and is a useful reference for professionals in forestry and natural resource management.

Format: Unspecified
Length: 336 pages
Publication date: 10 November 2023
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc

Unleash the incredible potential and resilience of forests with this groundbreaking guide! For far too long, silvicultural systems have prioritized timber production, resulting in forests that have been stripped of their ecological richness, diversity, and complexity. Ecological silviculture, on the other hand, takes a holistic approach, aiming to create and maintain forests that encompass all their components, preserving the incredible diversity and adaptability that nature has bestowed upon them. By emulating natural development models, ecological silviculture seeks to sustain healthy forests that serve a multitude of values and goals.

Ecological Silvicultural Systems offers a comprehensive exploration of these innovative approaches, tailored to diverse forest types. It provides a wealth of exemplary models and insights into the resulting forest ecosystems, catering to the needs of forest management professionals. This text serves as a valuable resource for those seeking to sustain healthy forest ecosystems, adapt to climate change, protect against invasive species, and respond to evolving market forces.

In addition to its comprehensive coverage, Ecological Silvicultural Systems boasts a diverse range of contributors with extensive expertise spanning multiple continents. Their collective wisdom and experience contribute to a rich discussion of pine woodlands, temperate hardwood forests, boreal forests, temperate rainforests, and more. Whether you are a professional forester, wildlife habitat manager, restoration ecologist, or an undergraduate or graduate student, this book will provide you with valuable insights and knowledge.

So, embrace the power of ecological silviculture and unlock the full potential of our forests. Let's work together to create a future where our forests thrive, providing us with the resources, beauty, and resilience that we need for a sustainable and thriving planet.

Weight: 656g
Dimension: 179 x 255 x 24 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781119890904