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Technology & Engineering Forestry

Ecoforestry

The Art and Science of Sustainable Forest Use

edited by Alan Drengson & Duncan Taylor

foreword by Jerry Mander

Publisher
New Society Publishers
Initial publish date
Jan 1997
Category
Forestry
  • Paperback / softback

    ISBN
    9780865713659
    Publish Date
    Jan 1997
    List Price
    $29.95

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Description

Ecoforestry focuses on the new paradigm in forestry-the philosophy, goals, policies, and practices of ecologically and economically sustainable forest use-including ecoforestry principles and practices; forest ecosystem components and restoration; wood and forest products certification; and current ecoforestry practitioners and techniques. Contributors include James Agee, Herb Hammond, Chris Maser, Nancy Turner, Arne Naess and Gary Snyder.

About the authors

Alan Drengson is Professor Emeritus of Philosophy at the University of Victoria, founder of two journals, including The Trumpeter: Journal of Ecosophy and Ecoforestry. He was one of the founders of the Environmental Studies program at UVic and one of the founders of the Ecoforestry Institute. He has published numerous articles and books.

Alan Drengson's profile page

Duncan Taylor as Assistant Professor was the first full time faculty appointment in Environmental Studies at the University of Victoria. He is the author of numerous books and articles.

Duncan Taylor's profile page

Jerry Mander's profile page