Routledge Handbook Of Forest Ecology

<P>This comprehensive handbook provides a unique resource covering all aspects of forest ecology from a global perspective. It covers both natural and managed forests, from boreal, temperate, sub-tropical and tropical regions of the world. The book is divided into seven parts, addressing the following themes:  </P><UL><LI>forest types  </LI><LI>forest dynamics  </LI><LI>forest flora and fauna  </LI><LI>energy and nutrients  </LI><LI>forest conservation and management  </LI><LI>forests and climate change  </LI><LI>human impacts on forest ecology.  </LI></UL><P>While each chapter can stand alone as a suitable resource for a lecture or seminar, the complete book provides an essential reference text for a wide range of students of ecology, environmental science, forestry, geography and natural resource management. Contributors include leading authorities from all parts of the world.</P>