Forest Dynamics and Conservation: Science, Innovations and Policies

This book provides an overview of forestry science and its policy and management, covering forest structure, growth, functioning, and degradation in the context of the surrounding environment. It discusses the application of advanced computation, instrumentation, and modeling to understand forest ecosystems and develops effective conservation plans. It also covers sustainable forestry, agroforestry, environmental governance, socio-ecology, nature-based solutions, and management implications. Suitable for a wide range of readers and students.

Format: Hardback
Length: 480 pages
Publication date: 17 May 2022
Publisher: Springer Verlag, Singapore

This comprehensive book delves into the realm of forestry science, exploring its historical and contemporary perspectives on policy and management. It presents a wealth of knowledge, aggregated to encompass a comprehensive understanding of forest structure, growth, functioning, and degradation, particularly in the context of the surrounding environment. The application of advanced computation, instrumentation, and modeling techniques is elaborated upon in various chapters, highlighting the cutting-edge tools and methodologies employed in this field.

Forest ecosystems are facing unprecedented challenges due to a multitude of factors, including forest fires, deforestation, urbanization, climate change, and other natural and anthropogenic drivers. To address these challenges effectively, it is imperative to employ contemporary methods and measures, utilizing modern tools and big data for developing comprehensive conservation plans. The book also delves into discussions on policies for sustainable forestry, agroforestry, environmental governance, socio-ecology, nature-based solutions, and management implications.

Suitable for a wide range of readers, including scientific forestry professionals, policy-makers, and forest managers, this book serves as a valuable resource for postgraduate and research students of forestry sciences. Its comprehensive coverage and insightful analysis provide a solid foundation for understanding the complex dynamics of forest ecosystems and developing effective strategies for their conservation and management.

Weight: 922g
Dimension: 235 x 155 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9789811900709
Edition number: 1st ed. 2022