Applications of Physiological Ecology to Forest Management

by J. J. Landsberg, S. T. Gower, Jacques Roy (Editor)

Overview

Forest management is a complex process that now incorporates information obtained from many sources. It is increasingly obvious that the physiological status of the trees in a forest has a dramatic impact on the likely success of any particular management strategy. Indeed, models described in this book that deal with forest productivity and sustainability require physiological information. This information can only be obtained from an understanding of the basic biological mechanisms and processes that contribute to individual tree growth. This valuable book illustrates that physiological ecology is a fundamental element of proficient forest management. - Provides essential information relevant to the continuing debate over sustainable forest management - Outlines how modern tools for physiological ecology can be used in planning and managing forest ecosystems - Reviews the most commonly used forest models and assesses their value and future

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780080527383
Publisher:	Elsevier Science & Technology Books
Publication date:	01/08/1997
Series:	Physiological Ecology
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	354
File size:	6 MB

Table of Contents

Forests in the Modern WorldForest Biomes of the WorldCanopy Architecture and MicroclimateForest Hydrology and Tree-Water RelationsThe Carbon Balance of ForestsSoil Organic Matter and DecompositionNutrient Distribution and CyclingChanges in Ecosystem Structure and Function During Stand DevelopmentEcosystem Process ModelsApplications of Modern Technology and Ecophysiology to Forest Management

Editorial Reviews

An outline of the physiological status of forest trees emphasizing the basic biological mechanisms and processes contributing to individual tree growth and their affect on forest management strategy. The volume introduces topics including forest biomes of the world, canopy architecture, forest hydrology and tree-water relations, the carbon balance of forests, soil organic matter and decomposition, nutrient distribution, ecosystem structure and function, ecosystem models, and the applications of modern technology and ecophysiology to forest management. Includes graphs and tables. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.

Booknews

"Likely to appeal to all those who wish to have some insight into the true place of trees within a more global context. Deserves a place on the shelves of all biological departments' libraries (and then on the desks of undergraduates writing almost any essay on trees, forestry, ecophysiology....)." —Plant Growth Regulation

"The authors provide a wide range of topics describing the basic physiological status of the trees which has an impact not only on any proficient forest management but also on forests as areas of recreation, preservation of biodiversity or water production. The book represents an excellent source of information for the rising number of scientists who want to start basic physiological studies in forests." —Journal of Plant Physiology

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