Mixed-Species Forests

Mixed-Species Forests: Ecology and Management, 1st Edition, is a textbook that surveys the ecological characteristics and management of structurally diverse forest stands. It explores the foundational scientific concepts used to evaluate forest growth, dynamics, and functioning, while assessing how widely such principles apply across varying environments.

The text examines the influence of species mixtures on broader ecosystem processes, taking into account site conditions, stand structure, and species composition. It also connects ecological findings to applied silvicultural practices, showing how research can inform everyday forest planning and operational management.

Designed for students, academic educators, and researchers alongside forest planners, consultants, and operational managers, the volume outlines experimental approaches and analytical designs for examining mixed stands.