Forestry, Economics and the Environment

Wiktor L Adamowicz; P C Boxall; M K Luckert; William E Phillips; William White

ISBN 10: 0851989829 / ISBN 13: 9780851989822

Published by CAB International, UK, 1995

About this Item

Very good condition hard cover, some wear to cover and spine, internally clean and tidy with unmarked pages, in a good readable condition.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Forestry, Economics and the Environment
• Publisher: CAB International, UK
• Publication Date: 1995
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0851989829
• ISBN 13: 9780851989822
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Very Good

About this title

Synopsis

Global interest in forest conservation, biodiversity preservation, and non-timber values has risen while pressures on the forest as a source of income and employment have also increased. These demands are often conflicting, making forest planning, allocation and policy formation very complex. This volume explores theoretical and applied issues surrounding forest resource allocation. The book is divided into three main subject areas: tropical forests - environment, economics and trade; non-timber valuation - theory and application; and ecosystem management. The first of these focuses on tropical forests, reflecting the fact that global environmental concerns surrounding these regions are often in conflict with local economic objectives. The second section examines non-timber values, which are important in planning and policy decisions, but are also very controversial. The third group of chapters consider ecosystem management, a concept that promotes the use of forest harvesting practices that mimic natural disturbance patterns. Overall, the book will be of interest to readers in forestry and environmental economics.

About the Author

W. L. Adamowicz, Department of Rural Economy, Faculty of Agriculture and Forestry, University of Alberta. P. Boxall, Forest Economics Research Project, Forestry Canada, Northern Forestry Center, Alberta. M. K. Luckert, Department of Rural Economy, Faculty of Agriculture and Forestry, University of Alberta.