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Abstract
Decision Methods for Forest Resource Management focuses on decision making for forests that are managed for both ecological and economic objectives. The essential modern decision methods used in the scientific management of forests are described using basic algebra, computer spreadsheets, and numerous examples and applications. Balanced treatment is given throughout the book to the ecological and economic impacts of alternative management decisions in both even-aged and uneven-aged forests.
- In-depth coverage of both ecological and economic issues
- Hands-on examples with Excel spreadsheets; electronic versions available on the authors' website
- Many related exercises with solutions
- Instructor's Manual available upon request
"Decision Methods provides an excellent foundation in mathematical programming techniques for various aspects of forest resource management."
-Ian A. Munn, Department of Forestry, Mississippi State University
"Buongiorno and Gilless...have boiled the essence of solving forest resource management problems down to concrete, easy-to-understand examples."
- Larry Leefers, Department of Forestry, Michigan State University
"The new text is logically organized and comprehensive, and should work well in the target classes."
- Jim Pickens, Michigan Technological University
"...very well written...will serve well as a text for a senior undergraduate course... and as a reference for practitioners."
—Glen W. Armstrong, University of Alberta (Oct 2003)