Includes bibliographical references (page 321) and index.
Geography of temperate forests -- Geology of temperate forests -- Atmosphere and temperate forests -- Biology of forest trees -- Ecology of temperate forests -- Biodiversity and temperate forests -- History of temperate forests -- Economics of temperate forests -- Health of temperate forests -- Management of temperate forests -- Conclusion -- Glossary.
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Provides biological, climatic, economic, geographical, geological, and historical perspectives on temperate forest environments, and explains how the ecosystems came to be, how they have changed throughout history, and how they have been affected by human activity.