| Description |
xi, 354 pages : illustrations, color map ; 24 cm |
| Series |
Physiological ecology |
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Physiological ecology.
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| Contents |
1. Introduction: Forests in the Modern World -- 2. Forest Biomes of the World -- 3. Canopy Architecture and Microclimate -- 4. Forest Hydrology and Tree-Water Relations -- 5. Carbon Balance of Forests -- 6. Soil Organic Matter and Decomposition -- 7. Nutrient Distribution and Cycling -- 8. Changes in Ecosystem Structure and Function during Stand Development -- 9. Ecosystem Process Models -- 10. Applications of Modern Technology and Ecophysiology to Forest Management |
| Summary |
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 |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
Also available via the World Wide Web |
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System requirements: Internet connectivity, World Wide Web browser, and Adobe Acrobat reader |
| Subject |
Forest ecology.
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Forest management.
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Trees -- Ecophysiology.
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| Author |
Gower, S. T.
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| LC no. |
96027735 |
| ISBN |
0124359558 |
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