Forest Ecosystems

by David A. Perry, Ram Oren, Stephen C. Hart

This acclaimed textbook is the most comprehensive available in the field of forest ecology. Designed for advanced students of forest science, ecology, and environmental studies, it is also an essential reference for forest ecologists, foresters, and land managers. The authors provide an inclusive survey of boreal, temperate, and tropical forests with an emphasis on ecological concepts across scales that range from global to landscape to microscopic. Situating forests in the context of larger landscapes, they reveal the complex patterns and processes observed in tree-dominated habitats. The updated and expanded second edition covers • Conservation• Ecosystem services • Climate change• Vegetation classification• Disturbance• Species interactions• Self-thinning• Genetics• Soil influences• Productivity• Biogeochemical cycling• Mineralization• Effects of herbivory• Ecosystem stability

Genres: Ecology, Science, Textbooks

632 pages, Kindle Edition

First published February 1, 1995

Reviews

[Rachel Sawyer · Rating 4 out of 5]

I read this for school. It’s very in depth, can get a little dry at times but very informative.

[Alex · Rating 2 out of 5]

The structure of this book is somewhat disorganized and it’s content difficult to follow when compared to other topical texts on the market. Certain topics are riddled with the authors’ digressions, and these add very little to one’s understanding of forest ecosystems.