Applications of Physiological Ecology to Forest Management ( Physiological Ecology )

Publication series :Physiological Ecology

Author: Landsberg   J. J.;Gower   S. T.;Roy   Jacques  

Publisher: Elsevier Science‎

Publication year: 1997

E-ISBN: 9780080527383

P-ISBN(Paperback): 9780124359550

P-ISBN(Hardback):  9780124359550

Subject: S718.5 forest ecology

Language: ENG

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Description

Forest management is a complex process that now incorporates information obtained from many sources. It is increasingly obvious that the physiological status of the trees in a forest has a dramatic impact on the likely success of any particular management strategy. Indeed, models described in this book that deal with forest productivity and sustainability require physiological information. This information can only be obtained from an understanding of the basic biological mechanisms and processes that contribute to individual tree growth.

This valuable book illustrates that physiological ecology is a fundamental element of proficient forest management.

  • Provides essential information relevant to the continuing debate over sustainable forest management
  • Outlines how modern tools for physiological ecology can be used in planning and managing forest ecosystems
  • Reviews the most commonly used forest models and assesses their value and future

Chapter

Front Cover

pp.:  1 – 4

Copyright Page

pp.:  5 – 6

Contents

pp.:  6 – 10

Preface

pp.:  10 – 14

Chapter 2. Forest Biomes of the World

pp.:  32 – 64

Chapter 3. Canopy Architecture and Microclimate

pp.:  64 – 102

Chapter 4. Forest Hydrology and Tree–Water Relations

pp.:  102 – 138

Chapter 5. Carbon Balance of Forests

pp.:  138 – 174

Chapter 6. Soil Organic Matter and Decomposition

pp.:  174 – 198

Chapter 7. Nutrient Distribution and Cycling

pp.:  198 – 242

Chapter 8. Changes in Ecosystem Structure and Function during Stand Development

pp.:  242 – 260

Chapter 9. Ecosystem Process Models

pp.:  260 – 290

Chapter 10. Applications of Modern Technology and Ecophysiology to Forest Management

pp.:  290 – 314

Symbols and Definitions

pp.:  314 – 317

References

pp.:  317 – 364

Subject Index

pp.:  364 – 370

Color Plate Section

pp.:  370 – 372

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