Section I: HUMAN RESPONSE TO FORESTS AND RENEWABLE RESOURCES
1. Framework
Introduction / Forest Resources / Management of Forests and Renewable Resources / Future Forests / Summary
2. Forests' Historical Uses and Future Values
Historic Use of the Forest / Building the Country with Forests / Changing Uses and Values / Summary
3. Forest and Renewable Resource Policy
Introduction / The Relationship of Policy and Law / Policy Development: The Historical Context (1841—1945) / Post-World War II to Current Era / A Framework of Laws / Forest and Renewable Resource Policy in the Future / Summary
4. Forest and Renewable Resource Management by the Federal Government
Introduction / Federal Government Organization / The Department of Agriculture / The Department of the Interior / Other Federal Agencies / Influences on Management of Federal Lands / Summary
5. Forest and Renewable Resource Management by the States
Introduction / State Forestry Departments / State Forest Planning Approaches / Federal Assistance for State Forestry Programs / Forest Management Regulation: State and Local / Summary
6. Forest and Renewable Resource Management by Private Landowners
Introduction / Private Lands and Their Importance / US Forest Ownership and Productivity / Forestry on Private, Noncorporate Forestland / Forestry on Corporate Forestland / Organizations Supporting Private Forestry / Certification of Sustainable Management / Summary
Section II: RESOURCES AND FOREST DYNAMICS
7. Distribution of North American Forests
Forest Classification / US Forests / Canada's Forests / Mexico's Forests / Summary
8. Renewable Resources
Introduction / Rangeland Resources in the United States / Water Resources and Watersheds / Wildlife Habitat Resources / Summary
9. Forest Ecology
Introduction / Components of the Forest Habitat / The Forest Ecosystem / Tree and Forest Classification Systems / Summary
10. Insects, Diseases, and Natural Disturbances
Introduction / Tree Mortality / Insects / Types of Tree Diseases / Other Damage to the Forest / Summary
Section III: FOREST MEASUREMENT AND HARVESTING
11. Harvesting Trees
Introduction / Harvesting / Delivery / Safety / Biomass Removal / Summary
12. Economics in Forest and Renewable Resource Management
Introduction / Focus of Forest Resource Economics / The Economic Importance of Forests in the United States / Forest Ownership Trends / Forest Productivity / Forestry Incentives for Private Lands / Forestland Is an Asset / Marginal Analysis: An Economic Guide to Decision Making / Forests and Multiple Production / Summary
13. Measuring and Analyzing Forests and Renewable Resources
Introduction / Forestland Area Determination and Mapping / Measuring Forest Resources / Forest Monitoring / Forest Growth and Yield Models / Measuring Biodiversity / Measuring Urban and Community Forests / Summary
14. Forest Products
Introduction / The Structure and Properties of Wood / Wood Preservation / Lumber and Log Products / Plywood / Engineered Wood Products / Wood as Fuel / Specialty Forest Products / Integrating Processes in Wood-Using Industries / Recycling of Paper and Wood / Summary
Section IV: FOREST AND RENEWABLE RESOURCES MANAGEMENT
15. Silviculture and Forest Ecosystem Management
Introduction / General Management Goals / Reproduction Methods / Intermediate Operations / Genetic Considerations / Ecosystem Management / Restoration and Maintenance of Forest Health / Case Study: Forest Ecosystem Restoration / Summary
16. Fire Management
Introduction / General Management Goals / The Evolution of Fire Policy / Essentials of Fire Management / Protection from Wildfire / Presuppression or Preparedness / Wildfire Suppression / Fuels Management / Case Study: Deadliest California Wildlife / Summary
17. Outdoor Recreation Management
Introduction / General Management Goals / Outdoor Recreation Lands / Outdoor Recreation Participation Trends / Management Principles and Concepts / Monitoring Recreation Use and Impacts / Case Study: Eagle Cap Wilderness, Oregon—Campsite Condition Monitoring
18. Wilderness Management
Introduction / General Management Goals / Wilderness Designations and Protections / Wilderness Values and Benefits / Management Principles and Concepts / Monitoring Wilderness Impacts / Case Study: Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness—Trends in Use and Users / Summary
19. Wildlife Management
Introduction / General Management Goals / Use and Values of Wildlife / The Relationship between Wildlife and Habitat / Management of Wildlife in the United States / Threats to Wildlife / Case Study: Wildlife Highway Crossings / Summary
20. Watersheds and Streams
Introduction / General Management Goals / Water Yield / Forest Streams / Impacts of Watershed Use and Forest Management on Water Yield and Quality / Case Study: Watershed Management on National Forest Lands / Summary
21. Rangeland Management
Introduction / General Management Goals / Status of US Rangelands / Case Study: Drought and Invasive Species on Rangeland / Summary
22. Urban and Community Forest Management
Introduction / General Management Goals / A Brief History of Urban and Community Forestry / How Much Urban and Community Forest Do We Have? / Values and Benefits from Urban and Community Forests / Management of Urban and Community Forests / Who Is Responsible for Urban and Community Forests? / Case Studies: The Greening of Detroit and The Chicago Wilderness Alliance / Summary
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Introduction to Forests and Renewable Resources
Ninth Edition
The introductory course in natural resources is broader and more diverse than ever. Today's students need to know how to manage forest, wildlife, watershed, and range resources in a variety of environments and serving the needs of myriad stakeholders. To that end, Chad Dawson has built on the foundation established by him and the late John Hendee to bring Introduction to Forests and Renewable Resources thoroughly up to date. The Ninth Edition has been reorganized to better address content—for example, policy and the differences between managing federal, state, and private land—that applies to all resources. While forests continue to be emphasized, more coverage is provided to other resources and to achieving management goals for multiple resources when considering topics like fire and recreation.