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ISBN 10: 0387342435 
ISBN 13: 9780387342436
Author: Ajith H Perera, Lisa Buse, Thomas Crow

Forest landscape ecology transferring knowledge to practice 2006th Table of contents:

Part I: Foundations of Forest Landscape Ecology

1. Introduction to Landscape Ecology
   • Definition and Core Concepts (Pattern, Process, Scale)
   • Historical Development of Landscape Ecology
   • Key Principles of Landscape Ecology
   • Relevance to Forest Management and Conservation
2. Forest Ecosystems and Dynamics
   • Forest Structure and Function
   • Disturbance Regimes (Fire, Wind, Insects, Disease, Human Impacts)
   • Succession and Stand Dynamics
   • Biodiversity in Forest Ecosystems
3. Spatial Concepts and Metrics in Forest Landscapes
   • Habitat Patches, Corridors, and Matrix
   • Landscape Metrics (e.g., patch size, shape, connectivity, diversity indices)
   • Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Remote Sensing in Landscape Analysis
   • Spatial Data Sources and Tools
4. Ecological Processes at the Landscape Scale
   • Gene Flow and Dispersal
   • Predator-Prey Interactions and Meta-population Dynamics
   • Hydrological Processes in Forested Landscapes
   • Nutrient Cycling and Energy Flow

Part II: Bridging Theory and Practice in Forest Management

5. Challenges and Opportunities for Applied Landscape Ecology
   • The Science-Practice Interface
   • Stakeholder Engagement and Participatory Approaches
   • Policy and Governance Contexts for Forest Management
6. Designing for Biodiversity Conservation
   • Reserve Design Principles (SLOSS debate, connectivity)
   • Identifying and Prioritizing Conservation Areas
   • Managing for Focal Species and Umbrella Species
   • Restoration Ecology at the Landscape Scale
7. Sustainable Forest Management from a Landscape Perspective
   • Integrating Ecological, Economic, and Social Objectives
   • Adaptive Management in Forest Landscapes
   • Forest Certification Schemes and Landscape-Level Considerations
   • Silvicultural Systems and Their Landscape Effects
8. Managing Forest Disturbances
   • Ecological Roles of Disturbances
   • Fire Regimes and Fire Management
   • Pest and Disease Management
   • Climate Change Adaptation Strategies in Forest Landscapes
9. Watershed and Riparian Area Management
   • Forests and Water Quality/Quantity
   • Riparian Buffers and Corridor Management
   • Mitigating Impacts of Forest Operations on Aquatic Systems

Part III: Case Studies and Advanced Applications

10. Case Studies in Forest Landscape Planning
    • Examples from different forest biomes and management contexts (e.g., Boreal, Temperate, Tropical Forests)
    • Successes and Failures in Implementing Landscape-Scale Management
11. Modeling and Scenario Planning in Forest Landscape Ecology
    • Spatially Explicit Landscape Models
    • Agent-Based Models
    • Using Models for Forecasting and Decision Support
    • Uncertainty and Risk Assessment
12. Economic and Social Dimensions of Forest Landscape Management
    • Valuation of Ecosystem Services
    • Community Forestry and Livelihoods
    • Conflict Resolution in Multi-use Landscapes
    • Indigenous Perspectives on Forest Management
13. Policy and Governance for Integrated Forest Landscapes
    • Cross-Jurisdictional Collaboration
    • Legal and Regulatory Frameworks
    • International Conventions and Agreements (e.g., CBD, UNFCCC)
14. Future Directions in Forest Landscape Ecology
    • Emerging Technologies (e.g., drones, AI, big data)
    • Global Change and its Implications
    • Interdisciplinary Approaches and Knowledge Transfer

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