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Restoring Tropical Forests is a user-friendly guide to restoring
forests throughout the tropics. Based on the concepts, knowledge
and innovative techniques developed at Chiang Mai University's
Forest Restoration Research Unit, this book will enable
improvements in existing forest restoration projects and provide a
key resource for new ones. The book presents three aspects of the
restoration of tropical forest ecosystems: the concepts of tropical
forest dynamics and regeneration that are relevant to tropical
forest restoration, proven restoration techniques and case studies
of their successful application, and research methods to refine
such techniques and adapt them to local ecological and
socio-economic conditions.
Tropical and subtropical forests cover a relatively small portion
of the earth's surface, but they're home to over half of the animal
and plant species on earth. Since these forests are rapidly
disappearing, there is no room for error in restoration activities
and decisions. "Restoring Tropical Forests" is a practical guide
based on proven techniques that will enable readers to make the
right decisions toward saving these valuable lands.
The book is based on the innovative techniques developed at Chiang
Mai University's Forest Restoration Research Unit, Thailand. It
takes a threepart approach, first looking at effective general
concepts of tropical forest dynamics and regeneration, then at
specific proven restoration techniques, and finally at how to use
research methods to refine and adapt the techniques to local
ecological and socioeconomic conditions. In addition, illustrations
and case studies of successful applications help to make this a
global, user-friendly guide. Whether for developing new techniques
or improving old ones, "Restoring Tropical Forests" is a valuable
tool for effective, ecologically sound change.
Restoring Tropical Forests is a user-friendly guide to restoring
forests throughout the tropics. Based on the concepts, knowledge
and innovative techniques developed at Chiang Mai University's
Forest Restoration Research Unit, this book will enable
improvements in existing forest restoration projects and provide a
key resource for new ones. The book presents three aspects of the
restoration of tropical forest ecosystems: the concepts of tropical
forest dynamics and regeneration that are relevant to tropical
forest restoration, proven restoration techniques and case studies
of their successful application, and research methods to refine
such techniques and adapt them to local ecological and
socio-economic conditions.
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