The Dictionary of Forestry

About this book

The Dictionary of Forestry is an essential reference to over 4 500 terms used today in the broad field of forest science management and conservation: Agroforestry Forest biometrics and inventory Forest ecology Forest economics and policy Forest entomology and pathology Forest fire ecology and management Forest management and operations research Forest meteorology Forest production engineering and utilization Forest recreation and wilderness management Forest soils Forest tree physiology International forestry Range ecology and management Remote sensing photogrammetry and GIS Silviculture regeneration and stand dynamics Tree improvement and forest genetics Urban and community forestry Water resources and watershed management Wildlife and fish ecology Compiled by leading specialists representing the wide variety of forestry disciplines this is a concise resource that anyone who works or studies in the field of natural resources should keep handy at all times.