The forest wars /
Ajani, Judith.
Carlton, Vic. : Melbourne University Press,
2007.
After four decades, the wars over Australia's forests continue to collect scalps and to make strange bedfellows of politicians. And yet, as forest expert Judith Ajani contends, Australia is in the enviable position of being able to meet nearly all its wood needs from economically superior plantations. We have the potential to benefit fully from the value of native forests as carbon sinks, water catchments and wildlife habitat. There is no irreconciliable conflict between development and environment--publisher.
After four decades, the wars over Australia's forests continue to collect scalps and to make strange bedfellows of politicians. And yet, as forest expert Judith Ajani contends, Australia is in the enviable position of being able to meet nearly all its wood needs from economically superior plantations. We have the potential to benefit fully from the value of native forests as carbon sinks, water catchments and wildlife habitat. There is no irreconciliable conflict between development and environment--publisher.
Includes index.
Bibliography: p. [336]-353.
Forests and forestry
Forests and forestry
Sustainable forestry
Forest management