Emulating natural forest landscape disturbances
Subtitle: concepts and applications
By: edited by Ajith H. Perera, Lisa J. Buse, and Michael G. Weber
Contributors: Perera, Ajith H; Buse, Lisa J; Weber, Michael G
Publisher: Columbia University Press
Published: 2004
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 315
Subjects: Forest management -- United States; Forest ecology -- United States; Ecological disturbances -- United States; Forest management -- Canada; Forest ecology -- Canada; Ecological disturbances -- Canada
Description: "This book provides a scientific foundation for justifying the use of and a solid framework for examining the ambiguities inherent in emulating natural forest landscape disturbance. It acknowledges the divergent expectations that practitioners face and offers a balanced-view of the promises and challenges associated with applying this emerging forest management paradigm."--BOOK JACKET.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 275-310)