Forests and woodland Books
Cambridge University Press Ecohydrology Darwinian Expression of Vegetation Form and Function
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£58.40
Cambridge University Press British Plant Communities v1
Book SynopsisBritish Plant Communities is the first systematic and comprehensive account of the vegetation types of this country. It covers all natural, semi-natural and major artificial habitats in Great Britain (but not Northern Ireland), representing the fruits of fifteen years of research by leading plant ecologists. The book breaks new ground in wedding the rigorous interest in the classification of plant communities that has characterized Continental phytosociology with the deep concern traditional in Great Britain to understand how vegetation works. The published volumes have been greeted with universal acclaim, and the series has become firmly established as a framework for a wide variety of teaching, research and management activities in ecology, conservation and land-use planning.Trade Review'This series represents an outstanding achievement of descriptive plant ecology.' M. J. Crawley, Trends in Ecology and Evolution' … an excellent series of reference volumes.' Mineral PlanningTable of ContentsForeword Frederick Holliday; 1. Preamble; 2. WOODLANDS AND SCRUB: Introduction to woodlands and scrub; 3. Key to woodlands and scrub: Community descriptions; Indexes; Bibliography.
£71.24
Cambridge University Press Setting Conservation Targets for Managed Forest Landscapes 16 Conservation Biology Series Number 16
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£42.41
Cambridge University Press Ecology of Woodlands and Forests
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£99.75
Cambridge University Press Setting Conservation Targets for Managed Forest Landscapes 16 Conservation Biology Series Number 16
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£94.50
Cambridge University Press Submerged Forests
Book SynopsisPart of the Cambridge Manuals of Science and Literature series, this small 1913 volume by Clement Reid was among the first attempts to survey the ancient layers of land surfaces and forests that lie submerged along the coasts and estuaries of Britain. Reid's consummate work shows that they are full of interest.Table of ContentsPreface; 1. Introductory; 2. The Thames Valley; 3, The East Coast; 4. The Dogger Bank; 5. The Irish Sea and the Bristol Channel; 6. The English Channel; 7. Cornwall and the Atlantic coast; 8. Summary; Bibliography; Index.
£22.18
Cambridge University Press Seeing the Forest for the Trees
Book SynopsisPlanting trees to improve climate is an age-old idea, once refuted in scientific dispute more than a century ago, and reborn today with climate change worries. Spanning the 1500s to the present, this book examines the history and science of forestclimate influences, and forest management to mitigate climate change.Trade Review'Gordon Bonan is one of the world's leading experts on the carbon, water and energy dynamics of forests, and their influence on the Earth system … Bonan's understanding of the history of the forest-climate controversy (do forests affect climate, and for good or ill?) is encyclopedic, and in the first part of this book he tells the story in wonderful detail. This is followed by a clear and engaging description of how that controversy has been resolved through modern research, and an accessible telling of how forests actually function, from microclimates to the global carbon cycle. Case studies of climate sensitive regions and the potential for climate-smart forests bring the knowledge presented throughout the book to bear on important questions we face about conserving and managing these magnificent ecosystems.' John Aber, University Professor emeritus, University of New Hampshire; author of Less Heat More Light'In this poignant book, Gordon Bonan explains why scientists have spent centuries debating whether forests really help to maintain a climate conducive to life on Earth. His mix of history and science will appeal to anyone who wants to understand why forests have long been so controversial in both the scientific and political realms. His central argument is that the study of the relationship between forests and climate must be approached with nuance, humility, and an appreciation of the value of multiple ways of knowing. His book exemplifies these virtues.' Deborah Coen, Yale University'This is the third book in Gordon Bonan's exceptional series focussing on ecology and terrestrial ecosystems. It is the most accessible for a broader audience and will excite and intrigue readers from earth systems, ecology, environmental science and elsewhere. Even the expert will find a depth of history, and explanations of how our science fragmented and was renewed to become part of the solution to climate change.' Andy Pitman, University of New South Wales'Another must have book by Professor Gordan Bonan! Bonan takes a thoughtful, detailed and novel approach from both a historical and interdisciplinary scientific lens to examine how forests influence climate. This book will appeal to a range of audiences from detailed practitioners within the field to an interested undergrad!' Christiane Runyan, Johns Hopkins University'Gordan Bonan's new book provides a fascinating historical context for pressing questions about the role of forests in altering climate. It should be required reading for anyone interested in preserving or manipulating forests to benefit humans and the climate we live in. There is no better author to tell the story of the historical understanding on this topic than Bonan, the leading expert in our modern understanding of forest-climate interactions.' Abigail L. S. Swann, University of WashingtonTable of ContentsPart I: Historical Perspective: 1. The Forest-Climate Question; 2. Tempering the Climate, c. 1600–1840; 3. Destroying the Rains, c. 1500–1830; 4. Planting Trees for Rain, c. 1840–1900; 5. Making a Science: Forest Meteorology, c. 1850–1880; 6. American Meteorologists Speak Out, c. 1850–1910; 7. Views of Forests; Part II: The Scientific Basis: 8. Global Physical Climatology; 9. Forest Biometeorology; 10. Scientific Tools; 11. Forest Microclimates; 12. Water Yield; 13. Carbon Sequestration; 14. Forest Macroclimates; 15. Case Studies; 16. Climate-Smart Forests; 17. Forests of the Future; 18. The Forests Before Us; Notes; References; Index.
£71.25
University of Chicago Press La Selva Paper Ecology and Natural History of a
Book SynopsisLa Selva, a nature reserve and field station in Costa Rica, has been the focus of research on rainforest ecology for over 30 years. This volume reviews this research, covering La Selva's geographical history and physical setting, its plant and animal life, and agricultural development and land use.
£999.99
University of Chicago Press In the Rainforest Report from a Strange
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University of Washington Press After the Blast
Book SynopsisTrade Review"This is a superb look at scientists and science at work." * Publishers Weekly *"The book is richly illustrated, supporting Wagner's evocative description of both the site and the procedures of the scientists he followed, a true window into the world of field science." * Choice *"Author Eric Wagner takes a lively, enthusiastic look at the post-eruption landscape." * The Oregonian *"Readers interested in the Pacific Northwest and historical ecology have much to glean from this carefully rendered portrait of an exceptional research community and iconic place." * Oregon Historical Quarterly *"It is a wonderful story that combines ecology, sociology, and anthropology to paint a picture of nature that can give us a feeling of hope." * In Defense of Plants *"Wagner has told an excellent story of nature in response to an extreme event and the resilience of ecosystems. There is a perfect blend of describing core ecological theories, the individuals conducting the research, and the passion many ecologists share for understanding natural systems. The book also has an inherent positivity, showing that life finds a way through the destruction of a volcanic eruption, that it makes for an enjoyable read beyond the ecological details." * Bulletin of the Ecological Society of America *"Like the seeds of lupine, Mount St. Helens is fortunate that such a writer landed on its soil, turning desolation into fertile ground." * Natural History Magazine *"Marvelous... Wagner's book highlights the amazing work done by a cast of characters who were among the first scientists to arrive at the blast site. More urgently, it chronicles nature's resiliency and the power of our ecosystems to restore and reinvent themselves." * Post Alley *
£22.79
University of Washington Press After the Blast
Book SynopsisTrade Review"This is a superb look at scientists and science at work." * Publishers Weekly *"The book is richly illustrated, supporting Wagner's evocative description of both the site and the procedures of the scientists he followed, a true window into the world of field science." * Choice *"Author Eric Wagner takes a lively, enthusiastic look at the post-eruption landscape." * The Oregonian *"Readers interested in the Pacific Northwest and historical ecology have much to glean from this carefully rendered portrait of an exceptional research community and iconic place." * Oregon Historical Quarterly *"It is a wonderful story that combines ecology, sociology, and anthropology to paint a picture of nature that can give us a feeling of hope." * In Defense of Plants *"Wagner has told an excellent story of nature in response to an extreme event and the resilience of ecosystems. There is a perfect blend of describing core ecological theories, the individuals conducting the research, and the passion many ecologists share for understanding natural systems. The book also has an inherent positivity, showing that life finds a way through the destruction of a volcanic eruption, that it makes for an enjoyable read beyond the ecological details." * Bulletin of the Ecological Society of America *"Like the seeds of lupine, Mount St. Helens is fortunate that such a writer landed on its soil, turning desolation into fertile ground." * Natural History Magazine *"Marvelous... Wagner's book highlights the amazing work done by a cast of characters who were among the first scientists to arrive at the blast site. More urgently, it chronicles nature's resiliency and the power of our ecosystems to restore and reinvent themselves." * Post Alley *
£16.14
Yale University Press Managing the Wild Stories of People and Plants
Book SynopsisTrade Review"Engaging and memorable. . . . Throughout his rollicking tales, Peters expressly highlights rural people collecting, analyzing, and applying sophisticated forest inventory and growth data—producing homegrown scientific information to sustainably manage their resources."—J. Leighton Reid, Science"A very personal and fascinating account of the author’s research on a wide diversity of tropical forest crops from around the tropics. This is a major contribution to the promotion of the sustainable use of tropical ecosystems and their resources."—Ghillean T. Prance FRS, Former Director Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew"A brilliant distillation, full of perceptive insights by a master observer, about the ways that local people in the tropics manage the forests in which they live."—Sir Peter Crane, Oak Spring Garden Foundation, author of Ginkgo: The Tree That Time Forgot“Peters strikes a perfect balance between memoir of a tropical forester, description of unique research methods, and discussion of social dimensions—leavened at just the right moments with a little whimsy.”—Michael R. Dove, Yale University, author of The Banana Tree at the Gate: A History of Marginal Peoples and Global Markets in Borneo“This book is a wonderful blend of autobiography, anthropology, tropical forest ecology, and story-telling drawn from a remarkable career of field research with the rugged, resilient people who live in and from tropical forests. It delivers a poignant message that fine-grained, people-friendly, boots-on-the-ground approaches to tropical forest conservation are indispensable.”—Dan Nepstad, President and Executive Director of the Earth Innovation Institute“This book offers a rare glimpse into the life worlds of a highly mobile forest ecologist who had his own zoom lens trained in two intertwined directions. The stories in this volume thus tell tales not only of tropical environments but of an unusual field ecologist who focused as much—if not more—on the human-environment interactions as on the tropical environments that the humans and forest plants co-produced.”—Nancy Lee Peluso, University of California, Berkeley
£27.50
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Terra Flamma
Book SynopsisFrom the towering pines of Shasta Trinity National Forest, to the chaparral scrub of San Diego''s Mexican border, to Yosemite and the Western Sierras, trained wildland firefighter and photojournalist Stuart Palley documents California''s raging wildfires and the forces behind them during the state''s worst fire season in modern history. The dramatic images, a half decade in the making, capture the simultaneous beauty and destruction that wildfires bring as fire seasons get longer and more deadly, expensive, and destructive. In the wake of California's record-breaking series of wildfires in 2017, the images encompass five fire seasons and 45 fires. They are presented chronologically and culminate with the wine country fire siege that devastated Sonoma and Napa Counties in October 2017 and the Thomas Fire in Southern California, the largest in recorded state history. This timely book defines the state''s drought and urban sprawl challenges, drawing a broader picture of global warming and its acute effects worldwide.
£28.79
The University Press of Kentucky Smokescreen
Book SynopsisEngages dialogue around forest fires at a time when it is desperately needed.Table of ContentsPrologue Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Chapter 5 Chapter 6 Chapter 7 Chapter 8 Chapter 9 Chapter 10 Chapter 11 Chapter 12 Chapter 13 Chapter 14 Chapter 15
£30.46
The University of Alabama Press Discovering Alabama Forests
Book SynopsisCelebrates the health and diversity of Alabama woodlands. Featuring 100 color photographs, this title provides an introduction to the ecological, geological, and biological richness of Alabama's forests, their evolution through history, their contribution to the state's economy, and the modern perils they face.Trade ReviewThis book is an excellent educational resource and overview history of Alabama forests... valuable to lay readers but also to professional resource managers, educators, and students. - Dean Gjerstad, Auburn University and The Longleaf Alliance
£999.99
Wisconsin Historical Society Press Beyond the Trees Stories of Wisconsin Forests
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MP-OSU Oregon State Universi A Place for Inquiry A Place for Wonder The
Book SynopsisThe H.J. Andrews Experimental Forest is a slice of classic Oregon: due east of Eugene in the Cascade Mountains, the Andrews Forest comprises almost 16,000 acres of the Lookout Creek watershed. William Robbins turns his attention to the long-overlooked Andrews Forest and argues for its importance to environmental science and policy.
£999.99
John Wiley & Sons Last Stands A Journey Through North Americas
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MP-OSU Oregon State Universi The Lumbermans Frontier
Book SynopsisThomas Cox has reconstructed a groundbreaking history that stands apart from all previous studies of American forests. Drawing on work in social and economic history, as well as a wealth of historical data on forest industries and individuals, this book puts individual actors at centre stage, allowing the points of view of the workers and lumbermen to emerge.
£999.99
Washington State University Press Native Trees of Western Washington A Photographic
Book SynopsisTable of ContentsAcknowledgments Introduction What is a tree?Coniferous vs. broad-leaved treesBasic tree physiologyWhy trees grow where they doWhat does it mean to be native?Identifying a speciesThe cycle of forest developmentLowland Conifers1. Douglas-fir 2. Western hemlock 3. Western redcedar 4. Grand fir 5. Sitka spruce 6. Western white pine 7. Lodgepole/shore pine 8. Pacific yew Lowland Broad-leaved Trees 9. Red alder10. Bigleaf maple 11. Black cottonwood 12. Bitter cherry13. Pacific willow 14. Scouler's willow 15. Pacific madrone 16. Cascara 17. Pacific dogwood 18. Paper birch 19. Oregon white oak 20. Oregon ash 21. Pacific crabappleHigh-elevation Species 22. Mountain hemlock 23. Pacific silver fir 24. Noble fir 25. Subalpine fir 26. Alaska yellow cedar 27. Engelmann spruce 28. Whitebark pineIsolated Populations 29. Ponderosa pine 30. Quaking aspen 31. Seaside juniper 32. Golden chinkapin Species Lists Species by family Species by shade tolerance Site tolerances of lowland speciesGlossary References Index of Common and Scientific names About the Author
£16.10
John Wiley and Sons Ltd Forest Entomology
Book SynopsisInsects are the most abundant and diverse organisms that inhabit our planet and are found in all the world's forest ecosystems. Many feed and/or breed on parts of trees. Some perform important functions, such as pollination or break-down of dead vegetation. Others weaken, deform or kill trees, and compete with humans for the many goods and services that trees and forests provide. Forest Entomology: A Global Perspective examines forest insects in a global context and reviews their dynamics, interactions with humans and methods for monitoring and management of species that damage forests. Also provided are 235 profiles of forest insects, worldwide. A series of tables provides summaries of the distribution and hosts of many more species. Included are those that damage forests, others that are simply curiosities and some that are beneficial. This book is designed as a reference for students, practicing foresters and forest health specialists, especially for those who work intTrade Review“With species movement rapidly shrinking the globe, this work is a timely contribution truly transnational in scope.” (The Quarterly Review of Biology, 1 December 2012) "A very thorough subject and taxonomic index and separate host index are helpful for indentifying the world's major forest pests. Summing Up: Highly recommended. Upper-division undergraduates through professionals." (Choice, 1 November 2011)Table of ContentsPreface Acknowledgements 1 The World’s Forests and Their Dynamics 2 Forest Insect Dynamics 3 Forest Insect and Human Interactions 4 Monitoring Forest Insects, Their Damage and Damage Potential 5 Management of Forest Insect Pests 6 Forest Insect Orders and Families 7 Foliage Feeding Insects – Lepidoptera 8 Other Foliage Feeding Insects 9 Bark and Ambrosia Beetles 10 Large Cambium and Wood Boring Insects 11 Sucking Insects 12 Gall Insects 13 Tip, Shoot and Regeneration Insects 14 Insects of Tree Reproductive Structures 15 Insects of Wood in Use References Cited Index
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John Wiley and Sons Ltd Ecology of Wildfire Residuals in Boreal Forests
Book SynopsisHelps you explore ecological patterns and processes of what does not burn within boreal wildfires. Following a brief introduction to the boreal forest biome, this book discusses the processes that form wildfire residuals; how they are studied, with various approaches and methods; and types, extent, and ecological functions of wildfire residuals.Table of ContentsAcknowledgments xi About the companion website xiii 1 Introduction 1 The boreal forest biome 2 Geographical distribution 4 Distinguishing features 6 Boreal wildfires 9 Major characteristics 9 Ecological significance 11 Goals and scope of the book 12 References 14 2 Formation of wildfire residuals 18 Factors that affect the formation of residuals 19 Boreal forest communities 20 Boreal wildfires 31 Residual formation and distribution 40 Spatial heterogeneity in fire behavior 41 Process of residual formation 44 Summary 59 References 61 3 Types of wildfire residuals and their extent 65 Types of wildfire residuals 66 A post-wildfire scene 66 Past descriptions of wildfire residuals 71 Abundance and extent of wildfire residuals 79 Snag residuals 80 Live tree residuals 81 Residual patches 84 Changes in residuals after wildfires 88 Snag residuals 88 Live tree residuals 89 Residual patches 92 Toward improved definitions and assessment 93 Reasons for improvement 93 Definitions of wildfire residuals 95 Improved study approaches 103 Summary 107 References 113 4 Ecological roles of wildfire residuals 119 Ecological processes involving snag residuals 121 Invasion by beetles 121 Colonization by woodpeckers 132 Occupation by other bird species 140 Forest regeneration 142 Roles of the residual patches 148 Providing temporary shelter 149 Supplementing the recovery 151 Creating heterogeneity 161 Ecological significance 161 Wildfire residuals and the carbon cycle 162 Wildfire residuals and nutrient and hydrological cycles 165 Summary 168 References 173 5 Role of wildfire residuals in forest management applications 184 Restoring wildfire residuals 185 Ecological expectations 186 Considerations for application 187 Challenges and uncertainties 190 Emulating wildfire disturbance 191 Background 191 Emulating wildfire residuals by forest harvest 193 Expectations and uncertainties 197 Salvage logging 202 Background 202 Ecological consequences 204 Practical considerations 212 Uncertainties 217 Summary 220 References 222 6 Ecology of boreal wildfire residuals – a summary and synthesis 227 Wildfire residuals and their occurrence 227 Residual vegetation types 228 Spatial patterns of residuals 231 Ecological roles of wildfire residuals 235 Snag residuals 235 Residual patches 236 A conceptual view 237 Knowledge uncertainties 239 Management applications and wildfire residuals 240 Salvage logging 240 Emulating wildfire disturbances 240 Restoring wildfire residuals 242 Suppressing fire 243 Research needs on wildfire residuals 243 Advancing research methods 243 Expanding research topics 244 Conclusion 245 Index 247
£79.75
Arcadia Publishing (SC) Park County
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£20.39
History Press DuPont Forest A History Natural History
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£18.69
CSIRO Publishing Australian Forest Woods
Book SynopsisDescribes about 130 of the most significant Australian forest trees and their wood. The introductory sections introduce the reader to the uniqueness and usefulness of forest trees. The book examines the forest tree species and their wood with photographs, botanical descriptions and a summary of the characteristics of the wood.
£61.75
Usborne Books Extreme Planet Journey Through The Amazon
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£999.99
Conservation International,U.S. A Biological Assessment of the Terrestrial
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£999.99
The University of Akron Press Tropical Mountain Forest: Patterns & Processes in
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£54.89
Scheidegger und Spiess AG, Verlag Doomed Paradise: The Last Penan in the Borneo
Book SynopsisOver the years, Swiss photographer Tomas Wuthrich has visited Borneo many times to document the daily life of the Penan, a partially nomadic indigenous people living in the rainforest of Borneo. The way of life that these hunter-gatherers lead in the Sarawak state of Malaysia is critically threatened by illegal logging and oil palm plantations. The Penan people came to the world's attention thanks to Swiss-born environmental activist Bruno Manser, who disappeared in the jungle without trace in the year 2000 while campaigning for the Penan cause. In this book, Wuthrich paints a nuanced portrait of this unique culture. A selection of Penan myths, collected by Ian Mackenzie are published for the first time alongside Wuthirch's photographs. An essay on Bruno Manser and his mission for the Penans' case completes the book. Text in English, German and Penan.
£999.99
