Forest Conservation Policy - A Reference Handbook

A one-of-a-kind introduction to the major issues and controversies dominating the heated debate over U.S. forest policy today. Forest Conservation Policy: A Reference Handbook chronicles the dramatic history, current status, and global influence of U.S. forest policy. Beginning with the foundations of early forest law during the colonial period through the rise of the Conservation Movement in the wake of 19th century massive forest exploitation, this reference also discusses the environmental challenges that have rewritten recent U.S. forest policy and explores future policy directions. What are the effects of forest destruction on biological diversity? Has the sustainable forest management movement been effective? Given the fact that individual landowners control the greatest share of U.S. forestland, how are forests on private lands regulated? Students and concerned citizens alike will discover answers to these and other critical questions regarding what is left of the nation''s dwindling forests.

About the author

V. Alaric Sample is president of the Pinchot Institute for Conservation in Washington, D.C.

Antony S. Cheng is assistant professor of forestry and natural resource policy in the Department of Forest, Rangeland, and Watershed Stewardship at Colorado State University, Ft. Collins, CO.

Product details

• Authors: Antony Cheng, Antony S Cheng, Antony S. Cheng, V Alaric Sample, V. Alaric Sample, Sample V. Alaric
• Publisher: Abc Clio Press
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: ages 13 to 22
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 08.12.2003
• EAN: 9781576079911
• ISBN: 978-1-57607-991-1
• No. of pages: 344
• Series: Contemporary World Issues
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Natural sciences (general); USA, BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Development / Sustainable Development, Sustainability, Nature / Environmental Conservation & Protection, SCIENCE / Earth Sciences / Geography, POLITICAL SCIENCE / American Government / National, NATURE / Ecosystems & Habitats / Forests & Rainforests, United States of America, USA, Conservation of the environment, Forests, rainforests, Central / national / federal government policies, Central government policies, Forests and woodland