Forestry
Introduction
Forestry is the science and craft of creating, managing, using, conserving, and repairing forests, woodlands, and associated resources for human and environmental benefits. Forestry is practiced in plantations and natural stands. The science of forestry has elements that belong to the biological, physical, social, political and managerial sciences Forestry Sciences.
History
The history of forestry Forestry History spans many centuries and encompasses a wide variety of practices and goals. From the utilitarian approach of the ancient world, through the conservation-minded practices of the Middle Ages, to the scientific and holistic approaches of the modern era, forestry has continually evolved to meet the changing needs of society and the environment.
Forest Types
Forests can be classified in different ways and to different degrees of specificity. One such way is the number of tree species within a given area. For example, a forest with many different species is considered to be high in species diversity, or a "mixed" forest. A forest with only one type of tree is called a "monoculture" Types of Forests.
Forest Ecology
Forest ecology is the scientific study of the interrelated patterns, processes, flora, fauna and ecosystems in forests. The management of forests is known as forestry. Forest ecology is one branch of a biotically-oriented classification of types of ecological study (as opposed to a classification based on organizational level or complexity, for example population or community ecology) Ecology of Forests.
Silviculture
Silviculture is the practice of controlling the establishment, growth, composition, health, and quality of forests to meet diverse needs and values. The name comes from the Latin silvi- (forest) + culture (as in growing) Silviculture Practices.
Forest Management
Forest management is a branch of forestry concerned with the overall administrative, economic, legal, and social aspects, as well as scientific and technical aspects, such as silviculture, protection, and forest regulation. This includes management for aesthetics, fish, recreation, urban values, water, wilderness, wildlife, wood products, forest genetic resources, and other forest resource values Management of Forests.
Forest Products
Forest products are any material derived from a forest for direct consumption or commercial use, such as lumber, paper, or forage for livestock. Wood, by far the dominant product of forests, is used for many industrial products derived from timber and pulp Products of Forests.
Forest Conservation
Forest conservation involves the upkeep of the natural resources within a forest that are beneficial to both humans and the environment. Forests are vital for human life because they provide a diverse range of resources: they store carbon and act as a global air filter; they are home to many species of plants and animals, many of which are still undiscovered; they provide water for drinking and irrigation; and they have a role in preventing the spread of disease Conservation of Forests.