• Robert Pogue Harrison
  • Nature
  • 2009-05-08

Forests

The Shadow of Civilization

Author: Robert Pogue Harrison

Publisher: University of Chicago Press

ISBN: 9780226318059

Category: Nature

Page: 304

View: 8428

In this wide-ranging exploration of the role of forests in Western thought, Robert Pogue Harrison enriches our understanding not only of the forest's place in the cultural imagination of the West, but also of the ecological dilemmas that now confront us so urgently. Consistently insightful and beautifully written, this work is especially compelling at a time when the forest, as a source of wonder, respect, and meaning, disappears daily from the earth. "Forests is one of the most remarkable essays on the human place in nature I have ever read, and belongs on the small shelf that includes Raymond Williams' masterpiece, The Country and the City. Elegantly conceived, beautifully written, and powerfully argued, [Forests] is a model of scholarship at its passionate best. No one who cares about cultural history, about the human place in nature, or about the future of our earthly home, should miss it.—William Cronon, Yale Review "Forests is, among other things, a work of scholarship, and one of immense value . . . one that we have needed. It can be read and reread, added to and commented on for some time to come."—John Haines, The New York Times Book Review
  • Jaboury Ghazoul
  • Nature
  • 2015

Forests

A Very Short Introduction

Author: Jaboury Ghazoul

Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA

ISBN: 0198706170

Category: Nature

Page: 150

View: 8196

Since the dawn of human civilization, forests have provided us with food, resources, and energy. The history of human development is also one of forest loss and transformation, and yet even in our increasingly urbanized societies we remain surprisingly dependent on forests for a wide range of goods and services. Moreover, forests still retain a remarkable hold on our environmental values. In an era of continuing tropical deforestation and temperate forest resurgence, and in the midst of uncertainties of climate and land use changes, it is more important than ever to understand what forests are, how they contribute to our livelihoods, and how they underpin our cultural histories and futures. In this Very Short Introduction Jaboury Ghazoul explores our contrasting interactions with forests, as well as their origins, dynamics, and the range of goods and services they provide to human society. Ghazoul concludes with an examination of the recent history of deforestation, transitions to reforestation, and the future outlook for forests particularly in the context of expected climate change. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.
  • Julie Kerr Casper
  • Electronic books
  • 2007

Forests

More Than Just Trees

Author: Julie Kerr Casper

Publisher: Infobase Publishing

ISBN: 1438105576

Category: Electronic books

Page: 209

View: 330

Focuses on the many aspects that make rain forests, temperate forests, and boreal forests such a valuable natural resource and why we cannot live without them.
  • Fran Howard
  • Juvenile Nonfiction
  • 2010-09-01

Forests

Author: Fran Howard

Publisher: ABDO Publishing Company

ISBN: 1617843954

Category: Juvenile Nonfiction

Page: 32

View: 4775

This books presents examples of different types of forests, explaining what kind of animals live there, and why forest habitiats are important.
  • Emily K. Green
  • Juvenile Nonfiction
  • 2013-01-01

Forests

Author: Emily K. Green

Publisher: Bellwether Media

ISBN: 161211251X

Category: Juvenile Nonfiction

Page: 24

View: 4889

Introduces readers to the physical characteristics and geographic locations of forests.
  • Ross W. Gorte
  • 2009

Carbon Sequestration in Forests

Author: Ross W. Gorte

Publisher: DIANE Publishing

ISBN: 1437922678

Category:

Page: 23

View: 4844

Contents: (1) Background: Congressional Interest in Carbon Sequestration; (2) Carbon Cycling in Forests: The Forest Cycle; Forest Types: Tropical Forests; Temperate Forests; Boreal Forests; (3) Measuring and Altering Forest Carbon Levels: Forest Carbon Accounting; Land Use Changes; Forestry Events and Management Activities: Vegetation and Soil Carbon; Forest Events ¿ Wildfires; Forestry Practices; Wood Energy; Leakage: Land Use Leakage; Product Demand Leakage; Federal Government Programs: Federal Forests; Federal Assistance for State and Private Forestry; Federal Tax Expenditures; Federal Programs Affecting Land Use; Accounting for Forest Carbon Sequestration; (4) Conclusions. Table.
  • Yvonne Franklin
  • Juvenile Nonfiction
  • 2009-09-07

Forests

Biomes and Ecosystems

Author: Yvonne Franklin

Publisher: Teacher Created Materials

ISBN: 1433393026

Category: Juvenile Nonfiction

Page: 32

View: 1988

If asked to define a forest, readers might say, It has a lot of trees. But many places have a lot of trees. So, what makes a forest a forest? Readers discover that a forest is unlike any other biome on Earth. And a temperate forest is even more specific. Readers learn the many life cycles found within a forest and how the energy pyramid explains the numbers of forest plants and animals. In addition, readers learn by examining how forces usually considered destructive work to help forests survive.
  • John N. Owens,H. Gyde Lund
  • 2009-02-24

Forests And Forest Plants - Volume II

Author: John N. Owens,H. Gyde Lund

Publisher: EOLSS Publications

ISBN: 1905839391

Category:

Page: 340

View: 4793

Forests and Forest Plants is a component of Encyclopedia of Food and Agricultural Sciences, Engineering and Technology Resources in the global Encyclopedia of Life Support Systems (EOLSS), which is an integrated compendium of twenty one Encyclopedias. Forests are an essential part of Earth's life support systems. Forest resources are essential for humankind. They provide both vital goods and services. They provide food, fuel, shelter, soil and water protection, and filter the air we breathe. This publication on Forest and Forest Plants provides the user with such information as to create an awareness of the value of our forestlands and the products and environmental services they provide. The three volumes on Forests and Forest Plants are organized starting with first the necessity of : the World's Forest Resources – including classification and distribution of forest, urban forestry and agroforestry; Important Tree Species including trees in reclamation and arid zone forestry; Forests and Forest Products including wood and non word products; the Role of Forests in the Biosphere – preserving biological diversity, functions in the hydrological cycle, etc.; and Conservation and Breeding of Forest Trees – what is being done to improve our forest resources - silviculture, tree nurseries, and forest protection. The theme Forest and Forest Plants has led to the conclusion that there are substantial difficulties in matching environmental concerns and sustainability with an ever-increasing world population. Thus there is a tension between maximizing for food, wood and production on the one hand and implementing sustainable development and environmental protection on the other. These three volumes are aimed at the following five major target audiences: University and College Students Educators, Professional Practitioners, Research Personnel and Policy Analysts, Managers, and Decision Makers, NGOs and GOs.
  • Laurence C. Walker
  • Nature
  • 1990

Forests

A Naturalist’s Guide to Woodland Trees

Author: Laurence C. Walker

Publisher: University of Texas Press

ISBN: 0292791127

Category: Nature

Page: 288

View: 7868

First published in 1990, Forests explores the ecological, economic, and human influences on over thirty significant types of woodlands. Laurence Walker focuses especially on the effects of site factors—climate, physiography, biology, and soils—upon the growth of various kinds of trees. Projects for amateur naturalists, reading lists, and a glossary make this the perfect introduction for general readers.
  • Anita Ganeri
  • Forest ecology
  • 2002

Forests

Author: Anita Ganeri

Publisher: Heinemann Educational Publishers

ISBN: 9780431156255

Category: Forest ecology

Page: 32

View: 318

Introduces the varied and astounding habitats of the world around us.
  • Michelle Hyde Parsons
  • 2005-01-01

Forests

Author: Michelle Hyde Parsons

Publisher: Benchmark Education Company

ISBN: 1410846164

Category:

Page: N.A

View: 1054

Read about forests, why they are important to people, and how people harm them.
  • John C. Kricher,National Audubon Society,National Wildlife Federation
  • Nature
  • 1998

A Field Guide to Eastern Forests, North America

Author: John C. Kricher,National Audubon Society,National Wildlife Federation

Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

ISBN: 9780395928950

Category: Nature

Page: 488

View: 6336

Identifies birds, mammals, reptiles, insects, trees, and flowers
  • Stephen H. Bullock,Harold A. Mooney,Ernesto Medina
  • Science
  • 1995-11-24

Seasonally Dry Tropical Forests

Author: Stephen H. Bullock,Harold A. Mooney,Ernesto Medina

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

ISBN: 9780521435147

Category: Science

Page: 450

View: 8920

Review of tropical dry forest biogeography, palaeontology, ecology and ecosystem functions.
  • Michael Allaby,Richard Garratt
  • Juvenile Nonfiction
  • 2006

Tropical Forests

Author: Michael Allaby,Richard Garratt

Publisher: Infobase Publishing

ISBN: 1438100671

Category: Juvenile Nonfiction

Page: 289

View: 2174

Introduces the ecosystems of the forests and explains the importance of forest layers, food chains, and more. This book discusses about this ecosystem - from geology to animal life to conservation. It concludes by examining threats to these environments, including clearing the areas for farmland, logging, slash-and-burn farming, and soil erosion.
  • Robert C. Szaro,Andrzej Bytnerowicz,Július Oszlányi
  • Science
  • 2002-01-01

Effects of Air Pollution on Forest Health and Biodiversity in Forests of the Carpathian Mountains

Author: Robert C. Szaro,Andrzej Bytnerowicz,Július Oszlányi

Publisher: IOS Press

ISBN: 9781586032586

Category: Science

Page: 319

View: 2584

The effects of air pollution on biota may be subtle and elusive because of their interactions with natural stresses. Studies based on a network of sites in the Carpathian Mountains form the core of the content presented during this workshop. To this core are added key components on ecological sustainability, overviews on forest health in Europe and the world and several in-depth case studies.
  • Jayalaxshmi Mistry,Andrea Berardi
  • Science
  • 2006

Savannas and Dry Forests

Linking People with Nature

Author: Jayalaxshmi Mistry,Andrea Berardi

Publisher: Ashgate Publishing, Ltd.

ISBN: 9780754645078

Category: Science

Page: 274

View: 3138

Parched landscapes, biodiversity loss, encroaching deserts and deforestation are some of the environmental crises taking place in tropical savannas and dry forests throughout the world. However, unless we understand the human-environment relationship in these regions, we will never truly identify the causes or be able to provide solutions. This book therefore focuses on the roles of the past, present and future human perceptions and actions on savannas and dry forests.
  • Keith Kirby,Charles Watkins
  • Technology & Engineering
  • 2015-06-30

Europe's Changing Woods and Forests

From Wildwood to Managed Landscapes

Author: Keith Kirby,Charles Watkins

Publisher: CABI

ISBN: 1780643373

Category: Technology & Engineering

Page: 391

View: 7482

Our understanding of the ecological history of European forests has been transformed in the last twenty years. Bringing together key findings from across the continent, this book provides a comprehensive account of the relevance of historical studies to current conservation and management of forests. It combines theory with a series of regional case studies to show how different aspects of forestry play out according to the landscape and historical context of the local area.
  • Sharad Singh Negi
  • Rural development projects
  • 1996

Forests for Socio-economic and Rural Development in India

Author: Sharad Singh Negi

Publisher: M.D. Publications Pvt. Ltd.

ISBN: 9788185880990

Category: Rural development projects

Page: 222

View: 1959

Forests and Forestry has the potential of playing a major role in socioeconomic and rural development in India. This book examines this role in various perspectives. It deals with forests, forestry and people; poverty alleviation; forest policies; forestry in five year plans; socioeconomic and rural development; forest products; food, fodder and fuel from forests; forest-based industries; social and community forestry; tribal welfare, development and administration; economics of forest land use and labour in forestry.