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The Economics of Forest Disturbances. Wildfires, Storms, and Invasive Species.
. Ed(S): Holmes, Thomas P. (Usda Forest Service); Prestemon, Jeffrey P. (Usda Forest Service); Abt, Karen L.
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Description for The Economics of Forest Disturbances. Wildfires, Storms, and Invasive Species.
Paperback. This unique, state-of-the-art review shows that neo-classical economic principles can be integrated with ecosystem analysis and modern econometric methods to uncover the causes and consequences of natural forest disturbances. Editor(s): Holmes, Thomas P. (USDA Forest Service); Prestemon, Jeffrey P. (USDA Forest Service); Abt, Karen L. Series: Forestry Sciences. Num Pages: 433 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KCN; RGBL; RNF; RNR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 22. Weight in Grams: 608.
by Peter J. Roussopoulos, Director, Southern Research Station The world and its ecosystems are repeatedly punctuated by natural disturbances, and human societies must learn to manage this reality Often severe and unp- dictable, dynamic natural forces disrupt human welfare and alter the structure and composition of natural systems Over the past century, land management ag- cies within the United States have relied on science to improve the sustainable management of natural resources Forest economics research can help advance this scientifc basis by integrating knowledge of forest disturbance processes with their economic causes and consequences As the twenty-frst century unfolds, people ... Read more
by Peter J. Roussopoulos, Director, Southern Research Station The world and its ecosystems are repeatedly punctuated by natural disturbances, and human societies must learn to manage this reality Often severe and unp- dictable, dynamic natural forces disrupt human welfare and alter the structure and composition of natural systems Over the past century, land management ag- cies within the United States have relied on science to improve the sustainable management of natural resources Forest economics research can help advance this scientifc basis by integrating knowledge of forest disturbance processes with their economic causes and consequences As the twenty-frst century unfolds, people ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Springer Netherlands
Number of pages
433
Condition
New
Series
Forestry Sciences
Number of Pages
420
Place of Publication
Dordrecht, Netherlands
ISBN
9789048171156
SKU
V9789048171156
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Reviews for The Economics of Forest Disturbances. Wildfires, Storms, and Invasive Species.
From the reviews: “The book gives a comprehensive account of an example of acute threats to a national forest resource … by well designed and rational technological, administrative and fiscal counter–measures and supporting policies. … book is a well-written assemblage of interesting and informative texts. … this quasi insider report of members of a forest service trying to cope ... Read more