Management of Boreal Forests: Theories and Applications for Ecosystem Services
Seppo Kellomäki, "Management of Boreal Forests: Theories and Applications for Ecosystem Services"
English | ISBN: 3030880230 | 2022 | 740 pages | EPUB | 158 MB
English | ISBN: 3030880230 | 2022 | 740 pages | EPUB | 158 MB
This comprehensive textbook explores the boreal forests of Northern Europe, Finland, Sweden and Norway. Students will gain an overview of the forest ecosystem and the services it provides for modern society. From the production of timber, to the supply of food products or their use as a recreational space for human wellbeing – our forests serve many needs. Accordingly, the respective chapters cover various types of ecosystem service, e.g. supporting, provisioning, regulating and cultural services.
The book’s main focus is on the management of boreal forests for the production of these ecosystem services. Addressing modern challenges, e.g. managing vulnerable boreal forests for adaptation to climate change, is an important aspect throughout the volume. Traditional forest management has to adapt and evolve in order to meet the increasing risk of abiotic and biotic damages to our forest biomass. Future forestry graduates will have to face more and more of these challenges; consequently, the book provides them with a wealth of scientific knowhow and possible counter-strategies.
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