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Forestry in a Global Context

Author: Roger Sands  

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Updated and expanded new edition of an internationally renowned introductory textbook

This introductory textbook sets world forestry in a social, environmental, historical, and economic context. Fully updated throughout and with new contributions from international experts, this second edition includes new chapters on climate change and international forest policy, and expanded coverage of forest products and bioenergy production.

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Updated and expanded new edition of an internationally renowned introductory textbook

This introductory textbook sets world forestry in a social, environmental, historical, and economic context. Fully updated throughout and with new contributions from international experts, this second edition includes new chapters on climate change and international forest policy, and expanded coverage of forest products and bioenergy production.

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  • Includes new chapters on climate change and international forest policy as well as expanded coverage of forest products and bioenergy production International in coverage makes this book suitable for course use anywhere in the world as well as providing an international overview of the subject Places world forestry in it's true social, environmental, historical and economic context
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About the Author

Roger Sands is Emeritus Professor (NZ School of Forestry, University of Canterbury) and also Principal Honorary Fellow (School of Forest and Ecosystem Science, University of Melbourne)

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From the time of hunter-gatherers to the present day, forests have played a vital role in the development of humanity and society. This broad introductory textbook sets world forestry in a social, environmental, historical, and economic context. The development of forests, grassland and humans is described from the Devonian through to the Age of Agriculture, covering the factors determining the distribution of forests, the classification of forest types, the value and benefits of the forest and the products of the forest and their associated trade. The book also explores issues such as sustainable forest management, current patterns of deforestation and reforestation, and future challenges facing our forests. Fully updated throughout and with new contributions from international experts, this second edition includes new chapters on climate change and international forest policy, and expanded coverage of forest products and bioenergy production.

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Product Details

Publisher
CABI Publishing
Published
31st October 2013
Edition
2nd
Pages
264
ISBN
9781780641584

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