Applications of Physiological Ecology to Forest Management
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Table of contents
- Cover
- Contentsv
- Prefaceix
- Chapter 1. Introduction: Forests in the Modern World1
- I. Forest Management: Levels, Decisions, and Influences3
- II. Overview9
- Chapter 2. Forest Biomes of the World19
- I. Management20
- II. Plantation Forestry21
- III. Species Adaptations and Climatic Conditions22
- IV. Forest Biomes of the World33
- V. Future Distribution and Extent of Forest Biomes48
- VI. Concluding Remarks49
- Recommended Reading50
- Chapter 3. Canopy Architecture and Microclimate51
- I. Canopy Architecture53
- II. Energy Balance and Interception of Visible (Photosynthetically Active) Radiation63
- III. Heat and Mass Transport72
- IV. Effects of Topography on Microclimate83
- V. Concluding Remarks87
- Recommended Reading88
- Chapter 4. Forest Hydrology and Tree–Water Relations89
- I. Hydrologic Balance92
- II. Catchment Hydrology111
- III. Tree–Water Relations and Their Effects on Growth116
- IV. Concluding Remarks122
- Recommended Reading124
- Chapter 5. Carbon Balance of Forests125
- I. Leaf Photosynthesis128
- II. Canopy Photosynthesis133
- III. Autotrophic Respiration139
- IV. Net Primary Production144
- V. Growth Efficiency154
- VI. Net Ecosystem Production155
- VII. Forests in the Global Carbon Budget157
- VIII. Concluding Remarks158
- Recommended Reading160
- Chapter 6. Soil Organic Matter and Decomposition161
- I. Soil Carbon Content and Accumulation163
- II. Sources of Soil Organic Matter166
- III. Litter Decomposition170
- IV. Carbon Losses from Forest Ecosystems176
- V. Influence of Forest Management on Soil Carbon Dynamics180
- VI. Role of Forest Soils in the Global Carbon Budget183
- VII. Concluding Remarks184
- Recommended Reading184
- Chapter 7. Nutrient Distribution and Cycling185
- I. The Essential Plant Nutrients and Ion-Exchange Capacity of Soils187
- II. Nutrient Distribution191
- III. Nutrient Cycling194
- IV. Impacts of Natural and Anthropogenic "Disturbances" on Nutrient Cycles214
- V. Concluding Remarks226
- Recommended Reading228
- Chapter 8. Changes in Ecosystem Structure and Function during Stand Development229
- I. General Succession Theory230
- II. Changes in Species Composition233
- III. Stand Functional Characteristics234
- IV. Forest and Ecosystem Productivity236
- V. Nutrient Cycling242
- VI. Concluding Remarks244
- Recommended Reading245
- Chapter 9. Ecosystem Process Models247
- I. Forestry Models249
- II. Current Process-Based Models251
- III. Practical Applications269
- IV. Concluding Remarks272
- Recommended Reading276
- Chapter 10. Applications of Modern Technology and Ecophysiology to Forest Management277
- I. Geographical Information Systems278
- II. Remote Sensing282
- III. The Use of GIS, Remote Sensing, and Models as Management Tools289
- IV. Concluding Remarks297
- V. Peroration299
- Recommended Reading300
- Symbols and Definitions301
- References304
- Subject Index351
- Color Plate SectionColor Plat
Forest management is a complex process that now incorporates information obtained from many sources. It is increasingly obvious that the physiological status of the trees in a forest has a dramatic impact on the likely success of any particular management strategy. Indeed, models described in this book that deal with forest productivity and sustainability require physiological information. This information can only be obtained from an understanding of the basic biological mechanisms and processes that contribute to individual tree growth.
This valuable book illustrates that physiological ecology is a fundamental element of proficient forest management.
* Provides essential information relevant to the continuing debate over sustainable forest management
* Outlines how modern tools for physiological ecology can be used in planning and managing forest ecosystems
* Reviews the most commonly used forest models and assesses their value and future
This valuable book illustrates that physiological ecology is a fundamental element of proficient forest management.
* Provides essential information relevant to the continuing debate over sustainable forest management
* Outlines how modern tools for physiological ecology can be used in planning and managing forest ecosystems
* Reviews the most commonly used forest models and assesses their value and future