Contemporary soil science and conservation methods of effective
forestry Forests and the soils that serve as their foundation cover
almost a third of the world's land area. Soils influenced by forest
cover have different properties than soils cultivated for
agricultural use. Ecology and Management of Forest Soils provides a
clear and comprehensive overview of the composition, structure,
processes, and management of the largest terrestrial ecosystem.
From composition and biogeochemistry to dynamics and management,
this essential text enables readers to understand the vital
components of sustainable, long-term forest soil fertility. The
interaction of trees, animals, microbes, and vegetation alter the
biology and chemistry of forest soils-these dynamics are also
subject to human management, requiring conservationists to be
conversant in the philosophy and methods of soil science. Now in
its fifth edition, this classic text includes new coverage of
uptake of organic nitrogen in forests, 15N retention studies, the
effects of N additions on C accumulation, evidence-based examples
of the dynamics of soils, and more. Extensive updates and revisions
to topics such as spatial implications of megafires, long-term
organic matter accumulation, soil characterization, and molecular
soil measurement techniques reflect contemporary research and
practices in the field. This informative overview of forest soils
integrates clear and accurate descriptions of central concepts and
logically organized chapters to provide readers with foundational
knowledge of major soil features, processes, measurement
techniques, and management methods. This authoritative survey of
the management and ecology of forest soils: Offers full-color
photographs and illustrations, real-world examples and case
studies, and clear overviews to each topic Presents up-to-date and
accessible coverage of contemporary forest science literature and
research Addresses topical issues relevant to areas such as
ecology, forest management, conservation, and government policy
Provides a comprehensive, global perspective on forest soils, from
tropical to temperate to boreal Presents balanced coverage of soil
science principles and their practical application to forest
management Ecology and Management of Forest Soils offers students
in areas of soil science and forestry, natural resource and
environmental management, ecology, agronomy, and conservation an
invaluable overview of the field, while providing forestry
professionals an efficient and current work of reference.
General
Imprint: |
Wiley-Blackwell
|
Country of origin: |
United States |
Release date: |
April 2019 |
Authors: |
D. Binkley
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Dimensions: |
233 x 188 x 20mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Paperback
|
Pages: |
456 |
Edition: |
5th Edition |
ISBN-13: |
978-1-119-45565-3 |
Categories: |
Books >
Earth & environment >
Earth sciences >
General
|
LSN: |
1-119-45565-0 |
Barcode: |
9781119455653 |
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