Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0121413608 ISBN 13: 9780121413606

Publisher: Academic Press, 2003

Decision Methods for Forest Resource Management focuses on decision making for forests that are managed for both ecological and economic objectives. The essential modern decision methods used in the scientific management of forests are described using basic algebra, computer spreadsheets, and numerous examples and applications. Balanced treatment is given throughout the book to the ecological and economic impacts of alternative management decisions in both even-aged and uneven-aged forests.

• In-depth coverage of both ecological and economic issues
• Hands-on examples with Excel spreadsheets; electronic versions available on the authors' website
• Many related exercises with solutions
• Instructor's Manual available upon request

Book Description:

Decision making for forests that are managed for both ecological and economic objectives.

From the Back Cover:

Decision Methods for Forest Resource Management is a textbook in forest resource management for senior undergraduates, first year graduate students, and professionals in forestry, natural resource management, as well as for other fields of environmental science. The essential modern decision methods used in the scientific management of forests are reviewed. Balanced treatment of ecological and economic impacts of alternative management decisions provide input for both even-aged and uneven-aged forests. The relevant decision methods are simply presented using algebra and spreadsheet models along with a wide variety of examples.

Key Features:

• Simple, concise, and rigorous treatment of modern methods
• In-depth coverage of both ecological and economic issues
• Hands-on examples with computer spreadsheets
• Many related exercises with solutions
• Suitable for either classroom use or for personal study

Related Titles: Buongiorno, et al. - Global Forest Products Model (2003, ISBN 0-12- ) Johnson & Miyanishi, eds. - Forest Fires (2001, ISBN 0-12-386660-X) Odum & Odum - Modeling for all Scales (2000, ISBN 0-12-524170-4) Waring & Running - Forest Ecosystems, 2nd ed. (1998, ISBN 0-12-735443-3)