The Fragmented Forest

The Fragmented Forest
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Publisher : University of Chicago Press
Total Pages : 234
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ISBN-10 : 0226317641
ISBN-13 : 9780226317649
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Book Synopsis The Fragmented Forest by : Larry D. Harris

Download or read book The Fragmented Forest written by Larry D. Harris and published by University of Chicago Press. This book was released on 1984-10-15 with total page 234 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this poineering application of island biogeography theory, Harris presents an alternative to current practices of timber harvesting. "Harris pulls together many threads of biological thinking about islands and their effect on plant and animal survival and evolution. He weaves these threads into a model for managing forest lands in a manner that might serve both our short-term economic and social needs as well as what some people feel is our ancient charge to be steward of all parts of creation."—American Forests Winner of the 1986 Wildlife Society Publication Award


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