Forestry in a Global Context: 2nd EditionRoger Sands From the time of hunter-gatherers to the present day, forests have played a vital role in the development of humanity and society. This broad introductory textbook sets world forestry in a social, environmental, historical, and economic context. The development of forests, grassland and humans is described from the Devonian through to the Age of Agriculture, covering the factors determining the distribution of forests, the classification of forest types, the value and benefits of the forest and the products of the forest and their associated trade. The book also explores issues such as sustainable forest management, current patterns of deforestation and reforestation, and future challenges facing our forests. Fully updated throughout and with new contributions from international experts, this second edition includes new chapters on climate change and international forest policy, and expanded coverage of forest products and bioenergy production. |
Contents
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Forests of the World | 37 |
The Environmental Value of Forests | 55 |
Wood and Paper Products | 77 |
Bioenergy Innovative Biomaterials NonWood Forest Products | 98 |
Forest Dynamics in the Tropics | 119 |
Sustainable Forest Management | 133 |
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