Overview
Introduction to Forestry Science, Second Edition, is an introductory forestry book that covers the principles and practices of forest management that are commonly practiced in the United States. Processing of wood and forest products is an important unit that points out the economic impact of forests on the U.S. economy. A complete chapter focuses on government historical events and policies that have influenced forest management practices since North America was colonized. Attention is given to regional differences in forests and forest management. Laws and regulations that govern the use of forests are also addressed. This text follows an applied science approach that integrates science principles with forestry practices. Science topics are woven throughout, and reinforced through the student s need to know feature. Topics covered include cell structure and function, cell growth and reproduction, elemental cycles, principles of ecology, the food pyramid, plant anatomy and physiology, entomology, water quality, air quality and preservation of endangered species. In addition, career options related to forests and forest management are explored. Other features include terms for understanding, student-learning objectives, chapter summaries, review questions, learning activities, and profiles on events and issues related to forests and science.
Full Product Details
Author: L. Burton (Ph.D. from Iowa State University)
Publisher: Cengage Learning, Inc
Imprint: Delmar Cengage Learning
Edition: 2nd edition
Dimensions:
Width: 22.40cm
, Height: 2.40cm
, Length: 28.40cm
Weight: 1.290kg
ISBN: 9781418030872
ISBN 10: 1418030872
Pages: 512
Publication Date: 06 April 2007
Audience:
College/higher education
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Tertiary & Higher Education
Replaced By: 9781111308391
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: In Print
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Reviews
Comprehensive coverage, inclusion of objectives at the beginning of the chapters are clear and concise.
Comprehensive coverage, inclusion of objectives at the beginning of the chapters are clear and concise. Diversity of information, great lab manual, excellent graphs, charts and illustrations.
Author Information
L. Devere Burton, PhD has been involved with agricultural education most of his life, first as a student, and then as a teacher and state program supervisor. He retired as Dean of Instruction at the College of Southern Idaho in 2006. He is a graduate of Utah State University and Brigham Young University and holds a Ph.D. from Iowa State University. He is active in a number of professional associations including the National FFA, ACTE Agricultural Educators of Idaho, and the Idaho Department of Commerce Technology Committee.
