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Encyclopedia of Forest Sciences, Four-Volume Set [Hardcover]

Julian Evans (Editor), John A. Youngquist (Editor), Jeffery Burley (Editor)

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Book Description

May 15, 2004 0121451607 978-0121451608 1
A combination of broad disciplinary coverage and scientific excellence, the Encyclopedia of Forest Sciences will be an indispensable addition to the library of anyone interested in forests, forestry and forest sciences. Packed with valuable insights from experts all over the world, this remarkable set not only summarizes recent advances in forest science techniques, but also thoroughly covers the basic information vital to comprehensive understanding of the important elements of forestry.

The Encyclopedia of Forest Sciences also covers relevant biology and ecology, different types of forestry (e.g. tropical forestry and dryland forestry), scientific names of trees and shrubs, and the applied, economic, and social aspects of forest management. Valuable key features further enhance the utility of this Encyclopedia as an exceptional reference tool.

Also available online via ScienceDirect - featuring extensive browsing, searching, and internal cross-referencing between articles in the work, plus dynamic linking to journal articles and abstract databases, making navigation flexible and easy. For more information, pricing options and availability visit www.info.sciencedirect.com.

* Edited and written by a distinguished group of editors and contributors
* Well-organized encyclopedic format provides concise, readable entries, easy searches, and thorough cross-references
* Illustrative tables, figures, and photographs in every entry, produced in full color
* Comprehensive glossary defines new and important terms
* Complete, up-to-date coverage of over 60 areas of forest sciences -- sure to be of interest to scientists, students, and professionals alike!
* Editor-in-Chief is the past president of the International Union of Forestry Research Organizations, the oldest international collaborative forestry research organization with over 15,000 scientists from 100 countries

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"...provides an excellent summary of current ideas and practice...This encyclopedia does the job triumphantly. If you are at all involved with trees, you should have a copy." (Colin Tudge, Nature Magazine, September 2004)

"Timely and unique, this contribution to the literature of forest sciences is the first encyclopedia to provide global coverage of forestry-related subjects that affect politics, the environment, economics, and science...The coverage is extraordinarily extensive.an outstanding work....Highly recommended." (N. Kobzina, University of California Berkeley, 2004)

"...an outstanding work. ...Highly recommended."
-CHOICE (2004)

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Multi-volume reference work with authoritative and comprehensive coverage of the forest sciences

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