9781641163200
Callisto Reference
English
2020
Environmental Sciences
242
151 $
Forestry is the science and craft of managing, creating, using, conserving and repairing forests and woodlands, and related resources for environmental and human benefits. It is majorly practiced in plantations and natural stands. Forestry makes use of elements from biological, physical, social, political and managerial sciences. A broad range of concerns fall under modern forestry such as multiple use management, wildlife habitat, natural water quality management, landscape and community protection, biodiversity management, etc. Since forest ecosystem is seen as the most important component of the biosphere, forestry has emerged as a craft, technology and a vital applied science. This book unravels the recent studies in the field of forestry and environment. It traces the progress of this field and highlights some of its key concepts and applications. This book will serve as a reference to a broad spectrum of readers.