Silviculture and Ecology of Western U.S. Forests
448 pages, 6 x 9
B&W Photographs and Illustrations. Index.
Paperback
Release Date:01 Apr 2015
ISBN:9780870718038
Silviculture and Ecology of Western U.S. Forests
Oregon State University Press
Silviculture, once regarded solely as reforestation and growing trees
for timber, is understood today as also maintaining forest health,
reducing fire potential, benefitting wildlife and aesthetics, and
ensuring multiple options for the future against the uncertainties of a
changing climate. Silviculture and Ecology of Western U.S. Forests,
Second Edition, is a text for students, professional forest
managers, and scientists that summarizes both early and contemporary
research and principles relevant to the silviculture, ecology, and
multi-purpose management of western U. S. forests. Based on its
authors’ significant experiences and contributions in the field,
as well as nearly 1000 additional references, Silviculture and Ecology
remains the only text that focuses on silviculture in western U.S.
forests -- providing background and basis for current biological,
ecological, and managerial practices.
for timber, is understood today as also maintaining forest health,
reducing fire potential, benefitting wildlife and aesthetics, and
ensuring multiple options for the future against the uncertainties of a
changing climate. Silviculture and Ecology of Western U.S. Forests,
Second Edition, is a text for students, professional forest
managers, and scientists that summarizes both early and contemporary
research and principles relevant to the silviculture, ecology, and
multi-purpose management of western U. S. forests. Based on its
authors’ significant experiences and contributions in the field,
as well as nearly 1000 additional references, Silviculture and Ecology
remains the only text that focuses on silviculture in western U.S.
forests -- providing background and basis for current biological,
ecological, and managerial practices.
John C. Tappeiner II is a professor emeritus in theForest Resources Department at Oregon State University. TimothyB. Harrington is a research forester for the Pacific NorthwestResearch Station, USDA Forest Service in Olympia, Washington.Douglas A. Maguire is an associate professor in theForest Science Department at Oregon State University.
