About the Author

David B. Lindenmayer is professor of ecology and conservation science in the Fenner School of Environment and Society at the Australian National University in Canberra. Philip J. Burton is manager of northern projects at the Pacific Forestry Centre, Canadian Forest Service, in Prince George, British Columbia. Jerry F. Franklin is professor of ecosystem analysis in the College of Forest Resources at the University of Washington in Seattle.

Reviews

"The question of whether or not downed trees should be cleared from forest areas is one on which there has been much controversy. Large areas of forests can lose trees due to storms, fires, flood, insect infestation, even volcanoes. Lindenmayer (ecology, Australian National University) Burton, of the Pacific Forestry Centre in British Columbia, and Franklin (ecosystem analysis, University of Washington, Seattle) examine the question from both economic and ecological viewpoints. They consider the various reasons for the wood to be downed and the value of salvaging it rather than cutting down living trees. The conclusions over all indicate that salvaging downed trees has a more negative ecological impact than even clear cutting, threatening species and retarding the renewal of the forest. They suggest ways in which these effects can be mitigated but in most cases, they feel the cost of salvaging wood is high."
-- "Reference & Research Book News"

"This book is a strong and timely contribution to the discourse surrounding salvage logging. Policy makers, managers and ecologists alike will find this an indespensible introduction to the issue."
-- "Book Reviews"

"This book presents an excellent overall coverage of its broad subject matter, with a variety of perspectives, relevant examples, and sound science; it is thoughtfully written, and should prove equally useful to students, researchers, managers, and public stakeholders alike."
-- "Natural Areas Journal"

"An informative read as a lay person and it is surely a must-have reference for forest professionals and resource managers."
--Mike Nash "BC Forest Professionals"