How can natural resource managers and policymakers effectively conserve and manage forestlands that are increasingly threatened by the expansion of urban environments? The authors, Edward A. Macie, Mary L. Duryea, and Susan W. Vince, synthesize research and practical strategies to address the ecological and social pressures placed on forests at the wildland-urban interface. By examining the intersection of land-use planning and forest health, the text provides a framework for balancing human development with the preservation of critical natural resources. The book serves as a comprehensive guide for professionals tasked with navigating the complex regulatory and environmental landscape of these transition zones.

Experts and practitioners in the field of natural resource management frequently cite this work as a foundational text for understanding the specific challenges of the wildland-urban interface. Readers often note the academic rigor and the practical applicability of the management frameworks presented throughout the chapters.