Sustainable Forest Management in a Changing World: a European Perspective

Yet another book on the topic of 'Sustainable Forest Management' can only be justified by new information that is of direct relevance. The contents of this volume concentrate on the very latest factors and developments, thus, hopefully, contributing both to the book's attractiveness and to closing gaps in the discipline's database. This book is written for researchers in the field of forest management, international forestry, and climate change-related issues, legal and policy advisors, as well as for managers of private companies who deal with SFM. The authors of the various sections are scientists in the field of forestry and other environmental sciences. They represent different institutions, mainly universities and research agencies in Germany, but also high-level international institutions in development co-operation, such as the World Bank, FAO, and IIASA. The scope of the book is to refresh the meanings and perceptions of SFM against the background of the rapid changes in our natural and social environment. Climate change and the rapid increase of atmospheric CO concentration is a global process 2 with negative impacts of different kinds, among others on natural ecosystems such as forests. A crucial issue therefore is how forest management can contribute to forest conservation in light of changing climatic conditions. Moreover, policy changes such as the introduction of certification schemes and the new emphasis laid on Non-Wood Forest Products justify the re-evaluation of the role of SFM in delivering ecological goods and services from our forests.

List of contents

Introduction: Some Basic Remarks on Sustainable Forest Management, Environment and Global Ethics.- Sustaining the World's Forests: Managing Competing Demands for a Vital Resource - The Role of the World Bank.- Conservation of Tropical Forests and Climate Change Mitigation.- The State of Europe's Forests: 2007 - Report of the Fifth Ministerial Conference on the Protection of Forests in Europe for Sustainable Forest Management in Europe.- Sustainable Forest Management in the Tropics - Still a Long Way to Go?.- Non-wood Forest Products for Livelihoods and Sustainable Development.- Conservation of Forest Genetic Resources: The Basis for Adaptability in Managed Forests.- Adaptive Forest Management: A Prerequisite for Sustainable Forestry in the Face of Climate Change.- A Scientific Perspective for Silviculture.- Forest-Related Climate Mitigation Options: Dialogues for Exploring Opportunities and Threats.- Key Challenges in Forest Protected Area Management.- Forest Organisations in Change: Examples from the Tropics and Subtropics.- Forestry or "The Art of Flying Blind". Sustainability in an Era of Global Change.- Sustainable Forest Management as a Model for Sustainable Development: Conclusions Toward a Concrete Vision.

Summary

Yet another book on the topic of ‘Sustainable Forest Management’ can only be justified by new information that is of direct relevance. The contents of this volume concentrate on the very latest factors and developments, thus, hopefully, contributing both to the book’s attractiveness and to closing gaps in the discipline’s database. This book is written for researchers in the field of forest management, international forestry, and climate change-related issues, legal and policy advisors, as well as for managers of private companies who deal with SFM. The authors of the various sections are scientists in the field of forestry and other environmental sciences. They represent different institutions, mainly universities and research agencies in Germany, but also high-level international institutions in development co-operation, such as the World Bank, FAO, and IIASA. The scope of the book is to refresh the meanings and perceptions of SFM against the background of the rapid changes in our natural and social environment. Climate change and the rapid increase of atmospheric CO concentration is a global process 2 with negative impacts of different kinds, among others on natural ecosystems such as forests. A crucial issue therefore is how forest management can contribute to forest conservation in light of changing climatic conditions. Moreover, policy changes such as the introduction of certification schemes and the new emphasis laid on Non-Wood Forest Products justify the re-evaluation of the role of SFM in delivering ecological goods and services from our forests.

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From the reviews:
'Every so often, a discipline should take stock where we are and where we are going. This book is doing that in a very timely manner. As we gain an appreciation of the magnitude and implications of future changes, the authors present views and ideas on a wide range of topics related to sustainable forest management. They provide a much needed overview of challenges in the face of climate and other aspects of global change. The book incorporates recent advances in a variety of fields and provides suggestions for solutions to important management problems that range from theoretical approaches to practical applications.' Klaus J. Puettmann, Department of Forest Ecosystems and Society, Oregon State University, Corvallis, USA
“A book on Sustainable Forest Management (SFM) out of the cradle of its concepts and practices raises high expectations. The editor sets … SFM among the target groups of researchers, advisers and managers. The mutually independent chapters 1 – 14 have been written by professionals working in universities, research and consulting agencies in Europe, mostly Germany, FAO, The World Bank (TWB) and IIASA.” (Eberhard F. Bruenig, International Forestry Review, September, 2010)

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From the reviews:
'Every so often, a discipline should take stock where we are and where we are going. This book is doing that in a very timely manner. As we gain an appreciation of the magnitude and implications of future changes, the authors present views and ideas on a wide range of topics related to sustainable forest management. They provide a much needed overview of challenges in the face of climate and other aspects of global change. The book incorporates recent advances in a variety of fields and provides suggestions for solutions to important management problems that range from theoretical approaches to practical applications.' Klaus J. Puettmann, Department of Forest Ecosystems and Society, Oregon State University, Corvallis, USA
"A book on Sustainable Forest Management (SFM) out of the cradle of its concepts and practices raises high expectations. The editor sets ... SFM among the target groups of researchers, advisers and managers. The mutually independent chapters 1 - 14 have been written by professionals working in universities, research and consulting agencies in Europe, mostly Germany, FAO, The World Bank (TWB) and IIASA." (Eberhard F. Bruenig, International Forestry Review, September, 2010)

Product details

• Assisted by: Pete Spathelf (Editor), Peter Spathelf (Editor)
• Publisher: Springer Netherlands
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 17.01.2012
• EAN: 9789400731196
• ISBN: 978-94-0-073119-6
• No. of pages: 260
• Weight: 417 g
• Illustrations: XII, 260 p.
• Series: Managing Forest Ecosystems; Managing Forest Ecosystems
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Biology > Agriculture, horticulture; forestry, fishing, food; C, Climate Change, Applied ecology, Energy Policy, Economics and Management, Energy technology & engineering, Renewable and Green Energy, Biomedical and Life Sciences, Energy Policy, Energy industries & utilities, Forestry & silviculture: practice & techniques, Environmental Sciences, Forestry, Forestry Management, Renewable energy resources, Alternative & renewable energy sources & technology, Energy and state