Economics of Forestry: A Reference for Students and Professionals
This classic work presents forestry through the lens of political economy. It explains how forests and natural resources should fit into public policy, balancing private interests with the community’s long-term needs. The book combines economic theory with practical detail on forest management, policy, and governance, offering a broad view of how forests can be used wisely and protected.
Structured to serve scholars, professionals, and informed readers, the text covers the forest as a resource and as a condition, defines forestry terms and methods, and explores production, business, and policy. It also looks at forest conditions and policy in other nations and examines the U.S. forestry movement and related appendices.
What you’ll experience
- A clear discussion of why the state should protect forest resources and how laws and enforcement influence forest outcomes
- Insight into silviculture, forest production, and business practices that support sustainable yields
- Comparisons of forest policy across nations and a close look at conditions in the United States
- An overview of the history, purposes, and organization of forest administration and policy
Ideal for readers of political economy, forestry students, and professionals seeking a rigorous, historically grounded overview of forest resources and public policy.