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Applications of Physiological Ecology to Forest Management

A volume in Physiological Ecology

Book1997

Authors:

J.J. Landsberg and S.T. Gower

Applications of Physiological Ecology to Forest Management

A volume in Physiological Ecology

Book1997

 

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Authors:

J.J. Landsberg and S.T. Gower

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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 fore ... read full description

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    1 - Introduction: Forestry in the Modern World

    Pages 1-17

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    2 - Forest Biomes of the World

    Pages 19-51e

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    3 - Canopy Architecture and Microclimate

    Pages 51-88

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    4 - Forest Hydrology and Tree–Water Relations

    Pages 89-124

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    5 - Carbon Balance of Forests

    Pages 125-160

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    6 - Soil Organic Matter and Decomposition

    Pages 161-184

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    7 - Nutrient Distribution and Cycling

    Pages 185-228

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    8 - Changes in Ecosystem Structure and Function during Stand Development

    Pages 229-246

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    9 - Ecosystem Process Models

    Pages 247-276

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    10 - Applications of Modern Technology and Ecophysiology to Forest Management

    Pages 277-300

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    Symbols and Definitions

    Pages 301-303

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    References

    Pages 304-349

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    Subject Index

    Pages 351-354

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    Physiological Ecology

    Pages 355-356

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Description

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.

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.

Key Features

  • 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
  • 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

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ISBN

978-0-12-435955-0

Language

English

Published

1997

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Copyright © 1997 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved

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Academic Press

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Authors

J.J. Landsberg

CSIRO Australia, Institute of Natural Resources and Environment, Canberra, Australia

S.T. Gower

University of Wisconsin, Department of Forestry, Madison, Wisconsin