Explores forest evolution, describes renewable and nonrenewable resources, and discusses the importance, management, and conservation of forest resources.
General Note
Includes index.
Content Note
Concepts of forest resources -- The evolution of forests -- Renewable and nonrenewable resources -- Development of forest resources -- Uses of forests and the resulting impacts -- The importance of forest resources -- Management of forest resources in a rapidly changing world -- Conservation of forests -- Conclusion: The future of the forests -- Appendix -- Glossary -- Further reading.