Publisher's Synopsis
"Principles of Forestry & Conservation offers a solid grounding in conservation and its history, forestry techniques, and forest biomes. The volume begins with a thorough Editor's Introduction to this important topic by James F. Nicosia. It is then organized into five sections, beginning with a section on general principles before narrowing the focus to fires (both beneficial and harmful), the principal forest biomes, related organizations, and a final large section on some of the world's most well-known and important forest environments. The crucial role forests play in mitigating climate change is discussed in relation to forest management and conservation. Each entry includes relevant Fields of Study, a brief Abstract highlighting the subject matter, a list of Principal Terms, and a list of sources for Further Reading. A comprehensive chronology of the conservation movement is also included toward the end of the volume to help reader
