Forest Management and Planning

Name: Forest Management and Planning
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ISBN: 9780123743046

ISBN-10: 0123743044

ISBN-13: 9780123743046

Edition: 2009

Authors: Pete Bettinger, Kevin Boston, Jacek P. Siry, Donald L. Grebner

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This book provides a focused understanding of contemporary forest management issues through real life examples to engage students. The methodology for the development of quantitatively-derived forest management plans - from gathering information to the implementation of plans at the forest level - are explicit explained. Emphasis is placed on the development of the traditional commodity production forest plans using linear programming, the development of alternative forest plans, and problem resolution in planning. The authors have developed this book based on their personal experience in teaching forest management courses and the review of ten forestry programs (Auburn University,…

Book details

List price: $89.95
Copyright year: 2009
Publisher: Elsevier Science & Technology
Publication date: 11/13/2008
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 360
Size: 8.46" wide x 10.87" long x 1.00" tall
Weight: 2.750
Language: English



Short Table of Contents


Introduction Management of Forests



Valuation of Forest Conditions Geographic Information Estimation and Projection of Stand and Forest Conditions



Optimization of Stand-level Objectives


Graphical Solution Techniques for Two-variable Linear Problems Linear Programming Advanced Forest Planning Techniques



Forest and Natural Resource Sustainability Models of Desired Forest Structure Control Techniques for Commodity Production and Wildlife Objectives Spatial Restrictions in Forest Management Planning



The Forestry Supply Chain Hierarchical System for Planning and Scheduling of Industrial Operations Certification and Carbon Accounting



Databases and Prescriptions for Chapter Problems



Simplex Method



Reporting Methods