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<p>This comprehensive handbook provides a unique resource covering all aspects of forest ecology from a global perspective. It covers both natural and managed forests, from boreal, temperate, sub-tropical and tropical regions of the world. The book is divided into seven parts, addressing the following themes: </p> <ul> <li>forest types </li> <li>forest dynamics </li> <li>forest flora and fauna </li> <li>energy and nutrients </li> <li>forest conservation and management </li> <li>forests and climate change </li> <li>human impacts on forest ecology. </li> </ul> <p>While each chapter can stand alone as a suitable resource for a lecture or seminar, the complete book provides an essential reference text for a wide range of students of ecology, environmental science, forestry, geography and natural resource management. Contributors include leading authorities from all parts of the world.</p>