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Tropical
Forestry
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 ECOLOGY
 Introduction to Forest Ecosystem Science and
Management
Young, Raymond A. and Giese, Ronald, L. 2003
Wiley 3rd Edition
ISBN 0 471 33145 7
An introduction from a mainly temperate American perspective, but with some tropical examples. Reasonably
priced, with
illustrations.
Seasonally Dry Tropical Forests
Harold A. Mooney, Stephen H. Bullock & Ernesto Medina 1995
Cambridge University Press. 450pp
ISBN 0-521-43514-5
This publication is one of few that concerns this type of forest. It reviews the available information,
often making contrasts with
wetter forests. The world's dry forest heterogeneity of structure and function is shown regionally.
Biomass distribution, nutrient
cycling, belowground dynamics and nitrogen gas emission are reviewed. Exploitation schemes are surveyed,
and examples are
given of non-timber product economies. The volume aims to stimulate research leading to more conservative
and productive
management and is of interest to those working in conservation, land management, forestry and wildlife-related
disciplines.
An Introduction to the Tropical Rain Forests.
Whitmore, T.C. 1990
Oxford University Press (available through the Educational Low-priced Books Scheme)
An essential general reader on this subject covering the structure and composition of the forest, forest
dynamics and the nutrient
cycle. Suitable for a broad readership. Ideal basis for developing teaching material
The Threatening Desert. Controlling desertification
Grainger,A. 1990
Earthscan Publications, UK. 369pp
ISBN 1-85383-041-0
Although old, a good general text on this issue.
Trees and forests in the Upper Mahaweli Catchment
Their effect on water yields and sedimentation
Finalayson, W. 1998
Environment and Forest Conservation Division. Mahaweli, Authority of Sri Lanka. 27pp
ISBN 955-9185-03-9
Excellent, clear and concise summary of the role of trees and forests in watersheds.
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