Silviculture and Ecology of Western U.S. Forests
Second Edition
John C. Tappeiner II, John D. Bailey, Timothy B. Harrington and Douglas A. Maguire
6 × 9. B&W Photographs and Illustrations. Index. 448 pages.
2015. ISBN 978-0-87071-803-8. Paperback, $40.00s.
Silviculture, once regarded solely as reforestation and growing trees
for timber, is understood today as also maintaining forest health,
reducing fire potential, benefitting wildlife and aesthetics, and
ensuring multiple options for the future against the uncertainties of a
changing climate.
Silviculture and Ecology of Western U.S. Forests, Second Edition,
is a text for students, professional forest managers, and scientists
that summarizes both early and contemporary research and principles
relevant to the silviculture, ecology, and multi-purpose management of
western U. S. forests. Based on its authors’ significant experiences and
contributions in the field, as well as nearly 1000 additional
references, Silviculture and Ecology remains the only text that focuses
on silviculture in western U.S. forests—providing background and basis
for current biological, ecological, and managerial practices.
Detailed
chapters on fire, tree growth, and management of complex stand
structures, as well as shrub ecology and an ecosystem framework, are
bolstered in the second edition. A new series of case studies
illustrates how silvicultural practices are developed and modified as
forests grow and new challenges and opportunities occur. Contemporary
silvicultural practices, particularly pertaining to fire use, vegetation
management, soil fertility, and fertilization have been updated, and
modifications that enhance standard practices are demonstrated
throughout the text.
In this comprehensive reference, readers
entering the field will come to understand the significance of carefully
managing forests by conscious design, and experienced silviculturists
will benefit from the edition’s up-to-date information, providing forest
users with a greater range of ecosystem services and consumable
products alike.