Forests have become the focus of intense conservation interest over the past two decades, reflecting widespread concern about high rates of deforestation and fo

Most large herbivores require some type of management within their habitats. Some populations of large herbivores are at the brink of extinction, some are under

Temperate-zone forests are being shaped continuously by wind, fire and grazing. This book considers these disturbances and consequent issues such as recovery fr

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Developing countries in Africa, Asia, and Latin America are increasingly influenced by human-induced environmental changes. It is crucial that sustainable devel