Forest Conservation Policy: A Reference Handbook (Contemporary World Issues)

Sample, V. Alaric; Cheng, Antony S.

ISBN 10: 1576079910 / ISBN 13: 9781576079911

Published by ABC-CLIO, 2003

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Forest Conservation Policy: A Reference Handbook (Contemporary World Issues)
• Publisher: ABC-CLIO
• Publication Date: 2003
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1576079910
• ISBN 13: 9781576079911
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

A one-of-a-kind introduction to the major issues and controversies dominating the heated debate over U.S. forest policy today.

Forest Conservation Policy: A Reference Handbook chronicles the dramatic history, current status, and global influence of U.S. forest policy. Beginning with the foundations of early forest law during the colonial period through the rise of the Conservation Movement in the wake of 19th century massive forest exploitation, this reference also discusses the environmental challenges that have rewritten recent U.S. forest policy and explores future policy directions.

What are the effects of forest destruction on biological diversity? Has the sustainable forest management movement been effective? Given the fact that individual landowners control the greatest share of U.S. forestland, how are forests on private lands regulated? Students and concerned citizens alike will discover answers to these and other critical questions regarding what is left of the nation's dwindling forests.

About the Author

V. ALARIC SAMPLE is a Senior Fellow at the Conservation Foundation in Washington, D.C.