
Length11h 19m
About this audiobook
Sustainable Forestry Practices explores the essential components and concepts of sustainable forest management and development. We begin with an introduction to forests, their classification, roles, human interactions, and the history of forestry. While large forest areas often receive conservation attention, this book emphasizes the importance of smaller forest patches for both conservation and rural development.We discuss the environmental values linked to physical factors driving forest conservation in rural communities and identify key human factors influencing forest patch conservation in tropical agricultural landscapes. Additionally, we cover forest features of hydrological significance, offering insights into effective management techniques.Our book is designed for students, professionals, and anyone interested in sustainable forestry, providing clear explanations and practical strategies for preserving forest ecosystems.
Audiobook details
GenreTechnology, Science and Nature
Length11 hrs 19 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateDec 15, 2024
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Preface
21 Forestry: An Introduction
31.1 Introduction
41.2 Definition of Forest and Forestry
51.3 Forest and Forestry Classification
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61.3.1 Geographic Delimitation and Varieties of Tropical Forests
71.3.2 Tropical Rainforests
81.3.3 Lowland Evergreen Rainforests
91.3.4 Semi-evergreen Rainforests
101.3.5 Tropical Dry Deciduous Forests
111.3.6 Montane Rainforests
121.3.7 Heath Forest
131.3.8 Mangrove Forests
141.3.9 Tropical Land Masses
151.3.10 Tropical Forest Characteristics
161.4 Branches of Forestry and their Relations
171.5 Definition, Objectives and Scope of Silviculture
181.5.1 Definition
191.5.2 Objectives
201.5.3 Scope of Silviculture
211.6 Status of Forests and their Role
221.6.1 The Role of Forests, Trees and Wild Biodiversity for Nutrition-sensitive Food Systems and Landscapes
231.6.2 The Role of Forests in the Preservation of Biodiversity
241.6.3 The Role of Forests and Forestry in the Prevention and Rehabilitation of Landslides
251.7 Human Interactions with Forest
261.8 History of Forestry Development
272 Sustainable Forest Management
282.1 Introduction
292.2 Forest Management – An Art and Science
302.2.1 Forestry as an Art
312.2.2 Forestry as Science
322.2.3 The Crossroads between Art and Science
332.3 Importance of Forest Management
342.3.1 Areas and Objectives of Forest Management
352.3.2 Management of the Earth’s Biological Diversity
362.3.3 Management of Ecosystem Services Provided by Forests
372.3.4 Complementary and Competitive Strategies
382.3.5 Balanced Management and Priority Issue Management Strategies
392.3.6 Tangible and Intangible Aspects of Management
402.3.7 Multiplicity and Complexity
412.4.1 Operational Monitoring
422.4.2 Strategic Monitoring
433 Forest Ecology
443.1 Introduction
453.2 Forest Eco-systems
463.2.1 Types and Characteristic Features
473.2.2 Structure of Forest Ecosystems
483.3 Plant Community Concepts
493.3.1 Characteristics of Plant Community
503.3.2 Vertical Stratification of Plant Communities