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Modern approaches to monitoring changes in forests using maps

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Conservation of Faunal Diversity in Forested Landscapes

Part of the book series: Conservation Biology ((COBI,volume 6))

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This chapter is about mapping for planning the wise use of the forest. In many instances, this will involve the integration of timber harvesting together with the protection of forest wildlife. This chapter does not therefore concentrate upon maps of either scientific research plots or timber harvest parcels. It focuses upon modern mapping techniques that can be used for the integrated stewardship of the forests.

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  1. USDA Forest Service, Northeastern Forest Experimental Station, University of Massachusetts, 01003-4210, Amherst, Massachusetts, USA

    Richard M. DeGraaf

  2. Pioneer Geographic Designs, PO Box 805, 01060, Northampton, Massachusetts, USA

    Ronald I. Miller (Senior Associate) (Senior Associate)

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Miller, R.I. (1996). Modern approaches to monitoring changes in forests using maps. In: DeGraaf, R.M., Miller, R.I. (eds) Conservation of Faunal Diversity in Forested Landscapes. Conservation Biology, vol 6. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-009-1521-3_17

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