Positive Impact Forestry: A Sustainable Approach to Managing Woodlands - Couverture souple

McEvoy, Thomas J.

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1559637897 ISBN 13 : 9781559637893

Editeur : Island Press, 2004

Synopsis

Positive Impact Forestry offers private landowners, forest managers, and conservation-minded professionals a clear, practical roadmap for managing woodlands in ways that sustain both ecological health and long-term economic value. Rather than focusing solely on low-impact practices, Thom McEvoy introduces a forward-thinking approach that actively enhances the vitality of forest ecosystems while meeting the real-world needs of families, communities, and future generations.

Grounded in the latest forestry science, this comprehensive guide explains how decisions about harvesting, soil management, and silviculture can influence everything from biodiversity to soil organisms to timber quality. McEvoy presents core concepts--like forest soils, tree physiology, and regeneration dynamics--in a highly accessible format, making the science understandable and actionable for non-specialists and seasoned professionals alike.

The book also addresses key financial and legal considerations, offering guidance on working with forestry professionals, diversifying revenue beyond timber, and ensuring that land management legacies can be passed on across generations. Case studies and examples help illustrate how values-driven forestry practices can create measurable benefits over time--without compromising the ecological integrity of the land.

Recognized by the National Woodland Owners Association as the "Best Forestry Book for 2004," Positive Impact Forestry remains a trusted resource for anyone committed to thoughtful, sustainable forest stewardship that balances today's goals with tomorrow's responsibility.

A propos du livre

À propos de l?auteur

Thomas J. McEvoy is Professor and Extension Forester in the Rubenstein School of Environment and Natural Resources at the University of Vermont. McEvoy's two areas of emphasis are sustainable forests and owning and managing forests.McEvoy is the author of Legal Aspects of Owning and Managing Woodlands (Island Press, 1998), winner of the National Woodland Owner's Association award for "Best Forestry Book of the Year"; Owning and Managing Forests: A Guide to Legal, Financial, and Practical Matters (Island Press, 2005), winner of the National Woodland Owner's Association award for "Best Forestry Book of the Year"; and Positive Impact Forestry: A Sustainable Approach to Managing Woodlands (Island Press, 2004), named the "Best Forestry Book of the Year" for 2004 by the National Forestry Association. Positive Impact Forestry was also awarded the American Library Association CHOICE Award for "Outstanding Academic Title in Biology/Botany in 2004."He received an B.S. (cum laude) in Forestry from Michigan State University and a M.S. in Forest Biology from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Island Press
• Date d'édition: 2004
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1559637897
• ISBN 13: 9781559637893
• Reliure: Broché
• Numéro d'édition: 4
• Nombre de pages: 290
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible