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Managing Forest Carbon in a Changing Climate

  • A unique synthesis of forest carbon science, management and policy of what we know and what we do not know
  • A comprehensive review of current thinking with recommendations for research
  • A set of guidelines and recommendations for forest carbon management and policy

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Table of contents (18 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-x
  2. Introduction

    • Lauren Goers, Mark S. Ashton, Mary L. Tyrrell
    Pages 1-4
  3. The Science of Forest Carbon

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 5-5
  4. THE SCIENCE OF FOREST CARBON

    1. Characterizing Organic Carbon Stocks and Flows in Forest Soils

      • Samuel P. Price, Mark A. Bradford, Mark S. Ashton
      Pages 7-30
    2. The Physiological Ecology of Carbon Science in Forest Stands

      • Kristofer R. Covey, Joseph Orefice, Xuhui Lee
      Pages 31-49
    3. Carbon Dynamics of Tropical Forests

      • Kyle Meister, Mark S. Ashton, Dylan Craven, Heather Griscom
      Pages 51-75
    4. Carbon Dynamics in the Temperate Forest

      • Mary L. Tyrrell, Jeffrey Ross, Matthew Kelty
      Pages 77-107
    5. Carbon Dynamics in the Boreal Forest

      • Brian Milakovsky, Brent Frey, Thomas James
      Pages 109-135
  5. Measuring Carbon in Forests

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 137-137
  6. MEASURING CARBON IN FORESTS

    1. Measuring Carbon in Forests

      • Xin Zhang, Yong Zhao, Mark S. Ashton, Xuhui Lee
      Pages 139-164
    2. The Role of Forests in Global Carbon Budgeting

      • Deborah Spalding, Elif Kendirli, Chadwick Dearing Oliver
      Pages 165-179
  7. The Management of Carbon in Forests and Forest Products

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 181-181
  8. THE MANAGEMENT OF CARBON IN FORESTS AND FOREST PRODUCTS

    1. Managing Carbon Sequestration in Tropical Forests

      • Cecilia Del Cid-Liccardi, Tim Kramer, Mark S. Ashton, Bronson Griscom
      Pages 183-204
    2. Managing Carbon Sequestration and Storage in Temperate and Boreal Forests

      • Matthew Carroll, Brian Milakovsky, Alex Finkral, Alexander Evans, Mark S. Ashton
      Pages 205-226
    3. Managing Afforestation and Reforestation for Carbon Sequestration: Considerations for Land Managers and Policy Makers

      • Thomas Hodgman, Jacob Munger, Jefferson S. Hall, Mark S. Ashton
      Pages 227-255
    4. Role of Forest Products in the Global Carbon Cycle: From the Forest to Final Disposal

      • Christopher Larson, Jeffrey Chatellier, Reid Lifset, Thomas Graedel
      Pages 257-282
  9. Socioeconomic and Policy Considerations for Carbon Management in Forests

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 283-283
  10. SOCIOECONOMIC AND POLICY CONSIDERATIONS FOR CARBON MANAGEMENT IN FORESTS

    1. Large and Intact Forests: Drivers and Inhibitors of Deforestation and Forest Degradation

      • Benjamin Blom, Ian Cummins, Mark S. Ashton
      Pages 285-304
    2. Economic Drivers of Tropical Deforestation for Agriculture

      • Lauren Goers, Janet Lawson, Eva Garen
      Pages 305-320
    3. The Economic Drivers of Forest Land Use and the Role of Markets in the United States

      • Lisa Henke, Caitlin O’Brady, Deborah Spalding, Mary L. Tyrrell
      Pages 321-336

About this book

The aim of this book is to provide an accessible overview for advanced students, resource professionals such as land managers, and policy makers to acquaint themselves with the established science, management practices and policies that facilitate sequestration and allow for the storage of carbon in forests. The book has value to the reader to better understand: a) carbon science and management of forests and wood products; b) the underlying social mechanisms of deforestation; and c) the policy options in order to formulate a cohesive strategy for implementing forest carbon projects and ultimately reducing emissions from forest land use.

Editors and Affiliations

  • , School of Forestry and Environmental Stu, Yale University, New Haven, USA

    Mark S. Ashton, Mary L. Tyrrell, Deborah Spalding, Bradford Gentry

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eBook USD 79.99
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Softcover Book USD 99.99
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