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This book addresses current global and regional issuesconcerning the world's forests, societies and the environment from anindependent and non-governmental point of view. A main message is thatcooperation on a global scale is not only commendable, but essentialif solutions to the problems facing the world's forests are to befound. To achieve this, modern science needs to find a clearer pictureof relationships between forests, human activity and the environmentand of the consequences of environmental change for the ability ofsocieties to survive. Part I, Editorial Perspectives, is analyzing the ongoingglobalization processes of forests, societies and the environment.Part II, Society and Environment, reviews worldwide trends withsignificance for the future of forests and forestry. While the trendsare influenced by forest sector issues, that sector is influenced to amuch larger extent by external factors -- such as demography,urbanization, or technological development. Part III, Importance of Forests, looks at the value of the goodsand services of forests; tangible and intangible; market andnon-market; and concludes that failure to recognize their full valueis one of the crucial impediments to sustainable development. In Part IV, Global Forum, scientists take up global forestrythemes -- deforestation, trade and the environment, climatechange, biodiversity -- with the aim of stimulating widerdiscussion. Part V, Regional Forum, looks at major themes of particularrelevance to Africa, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, North America andEurope, such as farm and agroforestry, corruption and concessions,urban forestry and environmental conflicts. Part VI introduces the special theme -- forest sectors intransition economies. Teams of scientists from Russia and China focuson the implications of the transition from plan to market economy,illuminating both the very different nature of the forest sector inthe two countries and the different transition paths that they haveadopted. In the past millennium the entire world has been discovered. In thepast half century the contribution of forests to the economy worldwidehas been perceived, while only recently have their societal andenvironmental benefits been globally recognized. Globalization is ademanding process requiring knowledge and information. This bookoffers knowledge, facts and information -- but also values fromdiverse human and cultural perspectives -- about world forests,society and environment to help us towards equity in our use of theglobal forest, to create a clearer vision on a unasylva. ... Read more

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The threats posed by anthropogenic pollution of the environmenthave resulted in animated public debate about forest condition andgrowth. Therefore, research into forest condition and vitality hasbeen one of the key areas in forest ecology during the past twodecades. The basic questions presented have been:

• What changes are taking place in forests?
• Why does forestcondition vary, and why do trees appear to be suffering?
• How canforest condition be maintained?

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For many years, forest entomology has almost exclusively been devoted to the study of pest species which affect the increasing number of art ificial forests, the main concern being that of finding methods of con trol. However, as the economic and ecological costs of chemical pest c ontrol have continued to grow, it is has become more and more importan t to develop our knowledge and understanding of the bionomics and the ecology of all forest insects. This new book meets that need as it is a major and unrivalled reference for all forest entomologists. It deal s with pest insects as well as with all aspects of the bionomics and t he ecology of forest insects. The author has included all the latest s cientific data combined with his own expertise focussing on the relati onships between trees and insects, biodiversity and the causes of chan ge and depletion in the forest insect fauna. ... Read more

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Successful remote sensing methods and applications are rooted in the science, art, and technology of earth observation, part of the larger emerging world of geographical information science. Sensors are increasingly sensitive to the phenomena we wish to observe and image analysis systems are increasingly able to transform the data and deliver the required information. At the same time, advances in forest science and management continue to develop momentum. A renewed commitment to understanding forests at different scales and with a process-based perspective has helped generate demand for information about forests that is feasibly acquired only by remote sensing.

Remote Sensing of Forest Environments: Concepts and Case Studies is an edited volume intended to provide readers with a state-of-the-art synopsis of the current methods and applied applications employed in remote sensing the world's forests. The contributing authors have sought to illustrate and deepen our understanding of remote sensing of forests, providing new insights and indicating opportunities that are created when forests and forest practices are considered in concert with the evolving paradigm of remote sensing science. Following background and methods sections, this book introduces a series of case studies that exemplify the ways in which remotely sensed data are operationally used, as an element of the decision-making process, and in the scientific study of forests.

Remote Sensing of Forest Environments: Concepts and Case Studies is designed to meet the needs of a professional audience composed of both practitioners and researchers. This book is also suitable as a secondary text for graduate-level students in Forestry, Environmental Science, Geography, Engineering, and Computer Science. ... Read more

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Part of a series examining threatened environments around the world, showing how particular ecosystems have developed over millions of years, but which are now increasingly at risk from man's activities. Designed to meet National Curriculum geography requirements at Key Stages 2 and 3. ... Read more

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Until now, there have been few research works on Cambodian forests because of the long period of civil war, restricting forest researchers and surveyors in the area. This book presents many new topics of research in forests such as those of Cambodia, unavailable until now. One of the most attractive features of the volume is that it fills the gaps in data about the world’s forests. The book consists of three parts: forest hydrology, forest management, and forest ecology, designed to provide an understanding of continental river basins. Contained here are the latest data derived from advanced observation systems for atmospheric flux, ground water level, soil water movement, and stable isotope variation as well as remote sensing, which are used for continuous measurements of forest environments. These research results provide a bounty of fresh scientific information, creating a valuable resource not only for researchers and university students but also for forest administrators.

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Who has rights to forests and forest resources?

In recent years governments in the South have transferred at least 200 million hectares of forests to communities living in and around them. This book assesses the experience of what appears to be a new international trend that has substantially increased the share of the world's forests under community administration. Based on research in over 30 communities in selected countries in Asia (India, Nepal, Philippines, Laos, Indonesia), Africa (Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Ghana) and Latin America (Bolivia, Brazil, Guatemala, Nicaragua), it examines the process and outcomes of granting new rights, assessing a variety of governance issues in implementation, access to forest products and markets and outcomes for people and forests.

Forest tenure reforms have been highly varied, ranging from the titling of indigenous territories to the granting of small land areas for forest regeneration or the right to a share in timber revenues. While in many cases these rights have been significant, new statutory rights do not automatically result in rights in practice, and a variety of institutional weaknesses and policy distortions have limited the impacts of change. Through the comparison of selected cases, the chapters explore the nature of forest reform, the extent and meaning of rights transferred or recognized, and the role of authority and citizens' networks in forest governance. They also assess opportunities and obstacles associated with government regulations and markets for forest products and the effects across the cases on livelihoods, forest condition and equity. ... Read more

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A choice and solidly recommended pick for anyone intrigued by the forest debate
Forests are nature, and nature belongs to everyone. "Forests for People: Community Rights and Forest Tenure Reform" discusses forests and their place in the legal debate, delving into the debate between private and public land and how the land of the forests has been managed. Forests are not only nature habitats, but resources, which has increased the debate further. "Forests for People" is a choice and solidly recommended pick for anyone intrigued by the forest debate. ... Read more

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320 glossy pages filled with over 100 articles on nature and over 200 full-color photographs. 58 naturalists and writers, including John George,John Steinbeck,Jacques Yves Cousteau, and others. Includes original 1969 reader's digest welcome letter. recommendation by mrs. lyndon b. johnson, as part of dust jacket text. dimensions of coffee table book: 9 1/2 w x 13 h. 1st edition. perfect condition of green linen with gold emboss hardback & pages. shelf wear on dj. ... Read more

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This book addresses the ecology and management of freshwater forests and wetlands located along sea costs by assessing the current research, comparing data from different geographic regions, and integrating applications and ideas from foresters, land-use managers, and water-resource managers. This volume fills a gap in the forestry and wetlands literature as it takes a worldwide view of natural resource management, covering the United States, Japan, Asia, Australia, South America, Mexico, and Canada. ... Read more

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Contents emerged from a conference and follow-up workshop at the Asia Research Centre on Social, Political, and Economic Change at Murdoch University. ... Read more

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Great book for Thailand scholars
This book is a little gem for scholars of Thailand. It contains essays by experts of Thai politics and environmental politics. The chapters are very detailed and serve as great resources. Even though it's almost a decade and a half old, it's still an invaluable insight into the phenomena of environmentalism in the country. ... Read more

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The U.S. Forest Service celebrates its centennial in 2005. With a new preface by the author, this edition of Harold K. Steen's classic history (originally published in 1976) provides a broad perspective on the Service's administrative and policy controversies and successes. Steen updates the book with discussions of a number of recent concerns, among them the spotted owl issue; wilderness and roadless areas; new research on habitat, biodiversity, and fire prevention; below-cost timber sales; and workplace diversity in a male-oriented field. ... Read more

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Celebrating the upcoming centennial
Author Harold K. Steen is a former president of the Forest History Society teaching conservation history in New Mexico, and his The U.S. Forest Service provides reader with a centennial edition history celebrating the upcoming centennial of the Forest Service's creation, next year. A new preface by Steen compliments this new edition (originally published in 1976) just for this event, with its chapters discussing forest conservation issues, wilderness management, new research findings on ecology and habitats, and more.
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Acclaimed for its unique ecosystem and Royal Bengal tigers, the mangrove islands that comprise the Sundarbans area of the Bengal delta are the setting for this pioneering anthropological work. The key question that the author explores is: what do tigers mean for the islanders of the Sundarbans? The diverse origins and current occupations of the local population produce different answers to this question – but for all, ‘the tiger question’ is a significant social marker. Far more than through caste, tribe or religion, the Sundarbans islanders articulate their social locations and interactions by reference to the non-human world – the forest and its terrifying protagonist, the man-eating tiger.

The book combines rich ethnography on a little-known region with contemporary theoretical insights to provide a new frame of reference to understand social relations in the Indian subcontinent. It will be of interest to scholars and students of anthropology, sociology, development studies, religion and cultural studies, as well as those working on environment, conservation, the state and issues relating to discrimination and marginality.

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Best Book on Sundarbans
This eminently readable book narrates the perspectives of tiger-charmers, prawn-seed collectors, honey-collectors, and many other residents of the Sundarbans. Jalais explores the ethic of Bon Bibi, which urges both Hindus and Muslims to be very cautious and respectful stewards of the forest. In contrasting this perspective with the forest protection efforts of cosmopolitan environmentalists, Jalais brings us the largely unknown voices of the people who know the Sundarbans most intimately. Jalais' authoritative book is a must-read for environmentalists, anthropologists, and anyone who loves the Sundarbans. ... Read more

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In this far-reaching examination of environmental problems and politics in northern Thailand, Tim Forsyth and Andrew Walker analyze deforestation, water supply, soil erosion, use of agrochemicals, and biodiversity in order to challenge popularly held notions of environmental crisis. They argue that such crises have been used to support political objectives of state expansion and control in the uplands. They have also been used to justify the alternative directions advocated by an array of NGOs. In official and alternative discourses of economic development, the peoples living in Thailand's hill country are typically cast as either guardians or destroyers of forest resources, often depending on their ethnicity.Political and historical factors have created a simplistic, misleading, and often scientifically inaccurate environmental narrative: Hmong farmers, for example, are thought to exhibit environmentally destructive practices, whereas the Karen are seen as linked to and protective of their ancestral home. Forsyth and Walker reveal a much more complex relationship of hill farmers to the land, to other ethnic groups, and to the state.They conclude that current explanations fail to address the real causes of environmental problems and unnecessarily restrict the livelihoods of local people. The authors' critical assessment of simplistic environmental narratives, as well as their suggestions for finding solutions, will be valuable in international policy discussions about environmental issues in rapidly developing countries.Moreover, their redefinition of northern Thailand's environmental problems, and their analysis of how political influences have reinforced inappropriate policies, demonstrate new ways of analyzing how environmental science and knowledge are important arenas for political control. This book makes valuable contributions to Thai studies and more generally to the fields of environmental science, ecology, geography, anthropology, and political science, as well as to policy making and resource management in the developing world. Tim Forsyth is a reader at the London School of Economics and Political Science. Andrew Walker is a fellow in the Research School of Pacific and Asian Studies, the Australian National University. ... Read more

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1995 - 1st Edition - Mayfield - Paperback - A Forest of Vocies : Reading & Writing rhe Environment - By Chris Anderson & Lex Runciman - In Protective Cover - Inside there are passages that are highlighted in yellow highlighter - VG Condition - Collectible ... Read more

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Provides an introduction to the primates known as lemurs, along with their home on the island of Madagascar. Includes some information on additional animals living on the island as well. ... Read more