Tropical Forest Ecology: The Basis for Conservation and Management (Tropical Forestry)

Tropical Forest Ecology: The Basis for Conservation and Management, takes a multi-disciplinary approach for increasing the understanding of tropical forest ecology, as a necessary step to developing kowledge on adequate strategies for conservation and management. The authors have long experience in both academic and practical matters related to tropical forest ecology and management. Tropical forestry is confronted with the task of finding strategies to alleviate pressure on remaining forests, and techniques to enhance forest regeneration and restore abandoned lands, using productive alternatives that can be attractive to local human populations. In addition, sustainable forestry in tropical countries must be supported by the adequate policies to promote and maintain specific activities at local and regional scales.

research In Tropical Forestry Is Confronted With The Task Of Finding Strategies To Alleviate Pressure On Remaining Forests, And Techniques To Enhance Forest Regeneration And Restore Abandoned Lands, Using Productive Alternatives That Can Be Attractive To Local Human Populations. In Addition, Sustainable Forestry In Tropical Countries Must Be Supported By Adequate Policies To Promote And Maintain Specific Activities At Local And Regional Scales.

here, A Multi-disciplinary Approach Is Presented, To Better The Understanding Of Tropical Forest Ecology, As A Necessary Step In Developing Adequate Strategies For Conservation And Management. The Authors Have Long Experience In Both Academic And Practical Matters Related To Tropical Forest Ecology And Management.

Research in tropical forestry is confronted with the task of finding strategies to alleviate pressure on remaining forests, and techniques to enhance forest regeneration and restore abandoned lands, using productive alternatives that can be attractive to local human populations. In addition, sustainable forestry in tropical countries must be supported by adequate policies to promote and maintain specific activities at local and regional scales. Here, a multi-disciplinary approach is presented, to better the understanding of tropical forest ecology, as a necessary step in developing adequate strategies for conservation and management. The authors have long experience in both academic and practical matters related to tropical forest ecology and management. Importance of Tropical Forests....Pages 1-17 Characteristics of Tropical Forests....Pages 19-73 Classification of Tropical Forests....Pages 75-96 Deforestation in the Tropics....Pages 97-130 Management of Tropical Forests....Pages 131-161 Plantations and Agroforestry Systems....Pages 163-215 Approaches for Implementing Sustainable Management Techniques....Pages 217-249 Conclusions....Pages 251-254 "Here, a multi-disciplinary approach is presented to better the understanding of tropical forest ecology, as a necessary step in developing adequate strategies for conservation and management. The authors have long experience in both academic and practical matters related to tropical forest ecology and management."--Jacket The functions of tropical forests can be productive (timber, fiber, fuelwood, and non-timber forest products), environmental (climate regulation, carbon sequestration and storage, reserve of biodiversity, and soil and water conservation), and social (subsistence for local populations and cultures).