Developing Principles and Models for Sustainable Forestry in Sweden

H. Sverdrup

ISBN 10: 9048161657 / ISBN 13: 9789048161652

Published by Springer, Springer Dez 2010, 2010

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This item is printed on demand - Print on Demand Titel. Neuware -In this book is summarized those management principles that should be valid in areas where forests continuously are used for production, where biodiversity aspects are important as well as economy and productivity, and where demands on soil status and water quality are set. Especially the very long-term aspects are emphasized, and it is shown how system model thinking is used to reach the goals. Biogeochemical aspects are put forward as they are very important in areas on poor bedrock with acid soils. Forest vitality and stress on trees are treated, as well as the importance of wildlife and their effects of browsing. The balance between social and recreational demands from the society and the economical needs of the landowner is of great concern. Experiences from a special area in South Sweden are presented.Springer-Verlag KG, Sachsenplatz 4-6, 1201 Wien 492 pp. Englisch.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Developing Principles and Models for Sustainable Forestry in Sweden
• Publisher: Springer, Springer Dez 2010
• Publication Date: 2010
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 9048161657
• ISBN 13: 9789048161652
• Binding: Taschenbuch
• Condition: Neu
• Dimensions: 235W x 155H x 27D millimeters 235 millimeters width by 155 millimeters height by 27 millimeters depth
• Weight: 739 grams

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In this book is summarized those management principles that should be valid in areas where forests continuously are used for production, where biodiversity aspects are important as well as economy and productivity, and where demands on soil status and water quality are set. Especially the very long-term aspects are emphasized, and it is shown how system model thinking is used to reach the goals. Biogeochemical aspects are put forward as they are very important in areas on poor bedrock with acid soils. Forest vitality and stress on trees are treated, as well as the importance of wildlife and their effects of browsing. The balance between social and recreational demands from the society and the economical needs of the landowner is of great concern. Experiences from a special area in South Sweden are presented.