The Economics of Forest Disturbances
Wildfires, Storms and Invasive Species
(Sprache: Englisch)
This unique, state-of-the-art review shows that neo-classical economic principles can be integrated with ecosystem analysis and modern econometric methods to uncover the causes and consequences of natural forest disturbances.
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This unique, state-of-the-art review shows that neo-classical economic principles can be integrated with ecosystem analysis and modern econometric methods to uncover the causes and consequences of natural forest disturbances.
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by Peter J. Roussopoulos, Director, Southern Research Station The world and its ecosystems are repeatedly punctuated by natural disturbances, and human societies must learn to manage this reality Often severe and unp- dictable, dynamic natural forces disrupt human welfare and alter the structure and composition of natural systems Over the past century, land management ag- cies within the United States have relied on science to improve the sustainable management of natural resources Forest economics research can help advance this scientifc basis by integrating knowledge of forest disturbance processes with their economic causes and consequences As the twenty-frst century unfolds, people increasingly seek the goods and services provided by forest ecosystems, not only for wood supply, clean water, and leisure pursuits, but also to establish residential communities that are removed from the hustle and bustle of urban life As vividly demonstrated during the past few years, Santa Ana winds can blow wildfres down from the mountains of California, incinerating homes as readily as vegetation in the canyons below Hurricanes can fatten large swaths of forest land, while associated foods create havoc for urban and rural residents alike Less dramatic, but more insidious, trees and forest stands are succumbing to exotic insects and diseases, causing economic losses to private property values (including timber) as well as scenic and recreation values As human demands on public and private forests expand, science-based solutions need to be identifed so that social needs can be balanced with the vagaries of forest disturbance processes
Inhaltsverzeichnis zu „The Economics of Forest Disturbances “
I. Economic-ecologic model1. Forest economics, natural disturbances and the new ecology
2.Natural disturbance production functions
3.Catastrophic wildfire risk analysis and extreme value theory
4.Large versus small wildfires - what are the differences?
5.Long-term climate and wildfire relationships
6.Socio-economic conditions and wildland arson
II. Economic impacts
7. Public policy and natural disturbances
8.Accounting for the economic impacts of forest disturbances
9.Fighting fire with dollars: evaluating the costs of suppressing wildfire
10.Recreational impacts of wildfire
11.Property market impacts from wildfires and invasive species
12.Timber salvage economics
13.Contingent valuation of fuels hazard reduction
III. Risk reduction strategies
14. Management under natural resource production risk
15.Public and private strategies for managing invasive species risk
16.Economics of biomass removal
17.Regulating wildfire risk reduction strategies in the wildland-urban interface
18.Incentives and wildfire management in the United States
19. Fuel treatment economics and optimal wildfire risk reduction
20. Economics of the fire program analysis system
21.Collective action and cooperation for wildfire risk reduction
Bibliographische Angaben
- 2008, 420 Seiten, Maße: 16 x 24,1 cm, Gebunden, Englisch
- Herausgegeben:Holmes, Thomas P.; Prestemon, Jeffrey P.; Abt, Karen L.
- Herausgegeben: Thomas P. Holmes, Karen L. Abt, Jeffrey P. Prestemon
- Verlag: Springer Netherlands
- ISBN-10: 1402043694
- ISBN-13: 9781402043697
- Erscheinungsdatum: 21.05.2008
Sprache:
Englisch
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From the reviews:"The book gives a comprehensive account of an example of acute threats to a national forest resource ... by well designed and rational technological, administrative and fiscal counter-measures and supporting policies. ... book is a well-written assemblage of interesting and informative texts. ... this quasi insider report of members of a forest service trying to cope with an enormous and complex challenge to scientific research, sustainable development and practical implementation is sufficiently thought provoking and stimulating, and interesting enough to make reading worthwhile." (Eberhard F. Bruenig, International Forestry Review, Vol. 11 (1), 2009)
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