"Provides an excellent foundation in mathematical programming techniques for various aspects of forest
resource management. The authors couple clear explanations of the techniques with step-by-step applications to
realistic problems. Most importantly, the authors provide the basic programming procedures necessary to derive
optimal solutions using standard spreadsheets in an easy to understand format."
--Ian A. Munn, Department of Forestry, Mississippi State University
"Buongiorno and Gilless have done an excellent job...Both are experienced educators and researchers who have
boiled the essence of solving forest resource management problems down to concrete, easy-to-understand examples...the
authors concisely explain the nature of different problems and present practical means, via spreadsheets, to address
them. Teachers and students will find much to like in this textbook."
--Larry Leefers, Department of Forestry, Michigan State University
"Logically organized and comprehensive, and should work well in the target classes. This text has a wealth
of references covering many different applications from many geographic areas. Furthermore, the authors have been
careful to cite works that would be understandable by the intended audience..."
--Jim Pickens, Michigan Technological University
"This book is very well written...will serve well as a text for a senior undergraduate course on decision
methods in natural resource management and as a reference for practitioners."
--Glen W. Armstrong, University of Alberta FOREST SCIENCE, vol. 49 iss.5 (Oct 2003)
Publisher Web Site, December, 2003
Summary
Decision Methods for Forest Resource Management focuses on decision making for forests that are managed for
both ecological and economic objectives. The essential modern decision methods used in the scientific management
of forests are described using basic algebra, computer spreadsheets, and numerous examples and applications. Balanced
treatment is given throughout the book to the ecological and economic impacts of alternative management decisions
in both even-aged and uneven-aged forests.
Features & Benefits
In-depth coverage of both ecological and economic issues
Hands-on examples with Excel spreadsheets; electronic versions available on the authors' website
