Salvage logging--removing trees from a forested area in the wake of
a catastrophic event such as a wildfire or hurricane--is highly
controversial. Policymakers and those with an economic interest in
harvesting trees typically argue that damaged areas should be
logged so as to avoid "wasting" resources, while many forest
ecologists contend that removing trees following a disturbance is
harmful to a variety of forest species and can interfere with the
natural process of ecosystem recovery.
"Salvage Logging and Its Ecological Consequences "brings
together three leading experts on forest ecology to explore a wide
range of issues surrounding the practice of salvage logging. They
gather and synthesize the latest research and information about its
economic and ecological costs and benefits, and consider the
impacts of salvage logging on ecosystem processes and biodiversity.
The book examines
- what salvage logging is and why it is controversial - natural
and human disturbance regimes in forested ecosystems - differences
between salvage harvesting and traditional timber harvesting -
scientifically documented ecological impacts of salvage operations
- the importance of land management objectives in determining
appropriate post-disturbance interventions Brief case studies from
around the world highlight a variety of projects, including
operations that have followed wildfires, storms, volcanic
eruptions, and insect infestations. In the final chapter, the
authors discuss policy management implications and offer
prescriptions for mitigating the impacts of future salvage
harvesting efforts.
"Salvage Logging and Its Ecological Consequences "is a
"must-read" volume for policymakers, students, academics,
practitioners, and professionals involved in all aspects of forest
management, natural resource planning, and forest conservation.
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