Introduction to forest ecology
Forests fulfil many essential, even vital, functions, making them a precious natural environment. In particular, forests provide the wood needed for building, heating, furniture and paper.
It purifies air and water, is home to animal and plant species, protects soils against erosion and plays a major role in mitigating climate change.
In clear, practical and accessible language, this book offers anyone with an interest in the forest a comprehensive and synthetic overview of how it works, so that they can see it with an informed eye.
16 x 24 cm, 178 pages

Author: Léon Mathot
Publisher: National Forest Property Centre (CNPF)