Synopsis
Provides an interdisciplinary introduction to natural resources management, suitable both for college students studying the biological sciences or natural resources management and for planners, technicians, and administrators seeking a general reference. Topics include the management of watersheds, rangeland, timber, agroforestry, wildlife, fisheries, outdoor recreation, wilderness, fire and pests, soil, and disturbed land, among other topics. This is a reprint of a 2001 book. Annotation (c) Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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From the Back Cover
Presents essentials for natural resources management practices and land use issues in the 21st century. Introduces different methods of ecological conservation and preservation, looking at practices in areas including watershed and water, agroforestry, wilderness, fire and pests, soil conservation, and rehabilitation of disturbed lands... Material is basic enough for students and in–depth enough for professionals to use as a reference.
–– Book News, Inc.®, Portland, OR
The interdisciplinary approach of this popular text serves as a general reference for anyone involved in the field of natural resources, and a helpful introduction for students. Now available in paperback at a reduced cost, Natural Resources Management Practices: A Primer covers today s hottest topics and tomorrow s biggest concerns.
Written with an easy style that keeps the reading fresh and informative, undergraduates will find the introductory material useful, while professional conservationists and land developers will benefit from the extensive detail on natural resource conservation, sustainable development, and use of natural resources in a particular ecosystem
About the Author
Peter F. Ffolliott is a Professor at the School of Renewable Natural Resources, College of Agriculture, University of Arizona, Tucson.
Luis A. Bojorquez–Tapia is a researcher at the Instituto de Ecologia, Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Mexico, Mexico.
D.F. Mariano Hernandez–Narvaez is a research scientist at the University of Arizona, Tucson
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