National Capacity in Forestry Research

by National Research Council, Division on Earth and Life Studies, Board on Agriculture and Natural Resources

Forests are major components of the earth's natural resources and they are increasingly critical to the welfare of the U.S. economy, environment, and population. Desires to improve forest management and productivity, preserve biodiversity, maintain ecologic integrity, and provide societal services, such as recreation and tourism, necessitate a strong forestry-research base. Given the clear importance of forestry research in sustaining forests for...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0309084563
• ISBN13: 9780309084567
• Release Date: June 2002
• Publisher: National Academies Press
• Length: 162 Pages
• Dimensions: 8.5" x 11.0"