Forests and Society: Sustainability and Life Cycles of Forests in Human Landscapes

by Toral Patel-Weynand, Kristiina A. Vogt, Ragnhildur Sigurðardóttir, et al.

Book Overview

This book provides a broad-ranging textbook on the relationships between forests and society. It discusses the ways in which society can interact with forest landscapes without adversely affecting their sustainability. Topics covered include attitudes to, and uses of forests, the creation of today's forest landscapes, the impact of humans on forests, and forest sustainability and human health.

The book also examines emerging issues in forestry...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1845930983
• ISBN13: 9781845930981
• Release Date: November 2006
• Publisher: Cabi
• Length: 384 Pages
• Weight: 1.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.9" x 9.5"