Forests at the Wildland-Urban Interface

Forests at the wildland-urban interface are at increasing risk due to the impacts of urbanization. This text provides information, strategies, and tools to enhance natural resource management, planning, and policymaking at the wildland-urban interface, and demonstrates effective ways to conserve and manage interface forestlands for continued ecological and social benefits. By combining science and management, theory and practical problem solving, this book addresses a broad range of issues and provides possible solutions. Natural resource professionals and urban planners will find this a crucial resource for coordinating and implementing sound policy and practice.

Auteur

Susan W. Vince, Mary L. Duryea, Edward A. Macie, Annie Hermansen

Contenu

The Wildlife-Urban Interface. Planning and Managing Growth at the Interface. Human Dimensions and the Interface. Conserving and Managing Forests for Ecological Services and Benefits. Conserving and Managing Forests Under Different Ownerships.