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Principles of Forestry & Conservation
This volume introduces students and researchers to the fundamental concepts of forestry and conservation, two interrelated disciplines concerned with planning and maintaining forested areas to preserve ecosystems, ensure sustainable use of natural materials, and safeguard genetic diversity. In addition to providing habitats for animals, forests prevent soil erosion, offer watershed protection, and alleviate climate change. Written in accessible language, this volume aims to help readers develop a meaningful understanding of this important and evolving topic.
With more than two hundred entries, Principles of Forestry & Conservation offers a solid grounding in conservation and its history, forestry techniques, and forest biomes. Beginning with a thorough Editor's Introduction to this important topic by James F. Nicosia, this volume is organized into five sections, including general principles, fires (both beneficial and harmful), forest biomes, related organizations, and a final section on some of the world's most well-known and important forest environments. The crucial role forests play in mitigating climate change is discussed in relation to forest management and conservation.
Entries related to basic principles and concepts include a list of the Fields of Study covered by the article; an Abstract that provides a brief, concrete summary of the topic and its significance; a list of Key Concepts with definitions, important to a proper understanding of the topic; and a detailed Essay that provides extensive background on the topic and explores its significance to the field of computer-aided design; and a list of Further Reading for those who wish to pursue the topic in more depth.
Entries in Principles of Forestry & Conservation range from one to five pages in length. Topics discussed include:
- Natural vs. man-made forests
- Amazon rainforest
- Deforestation and clear-cutting
- Forest floor decomposition
- Biodiversity management
- Landscape protection
- Genetic engineering and forest tree improvement
- Laws and policies related to forest conservation
- American Forests
- National Audubon Society
- Congo River Basin
The volume also includes a number of helpful appendices, including a Glossary that defines specialized terms, a Bibliography and list of Further Reading entries, and a Subject Index that offers multiple points of entry for readers.
This volume offers readers an overview of the major concepts and contemporary issues surrounding the study of forestry and conservation. Designed for students and researchers, this volume provides a fitting entry into a better understanding of this interesting yet complex subject of forestry and conservation. This will be a helpful addition to science programs at the high school, community college, and university levels, and is a must for students with an interest in computer-aided design at the high school and undergraduate levels.
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