Salvage logging and its ecological consequences
Auteur :
Lindenmayer, David B. / Burton, Philip J. / Franklin, J. F.
Éditeur :
Island Press
ISBN :
9781597264037
Date de publication :
1 juin 2008
Dimensions :
22,9 x 15,2 cm
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
USA
Salvage logging refers to removing trees from a forested area in the wake of a catastrophic event such as a wildfire or hurricane. This book explores the issues surrounding the practice of salvage logging. It synthesizes the research about its economic and ecological costs and benefits, and considers its impacts on ecosystem processes.