Field teachers and researchers of forest ecology and professionals in forest ecology in both public and private
arenas share their expertise. This revised edition emphasizes an earth science perspective as well as that of forest
biology.
Table of Contents
Concepts of Forest Ecology
ECOSYSTEMS IN SPACE AND TIME
Ecosystems at Multiple Spatial Scales
Long Term Ecosystem Change
THE FOREST TREE
Variation and Genetic Diversity
Reproduction and Establishment
Structure and Growth
THE FOREST ENVIRONMENT
Climate
Light
Temperature
Physiography
Soil
Fire
Site Quality and Ecosystem Evaluation
