A Student Guide to Tropical Forest Conservation

J. Louise Mastrantonio; John K. Francis

doi:10.2737/SO-GTR-123

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A Student Guide to Tropical Forest Conservation

Informally Refereed

Authors:

J. Louise Mastrantonio, John K. Francis

Year:

1997

Type:

General Technical Report

Station:

Southern Research Station

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.2737/SO-GTR-123

Source:

Gen. Tech. Rep. SO-123. New Orleans, LA: U.S. Dept of Agriculture, Forest Service, Southern Forest Experiment Station. 20 p.

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Abstract

Tropical forests, which circle the globe, are surprisingly diverse, ranging from rain forests to savannas. Tropical forests are disappearing at an alarming rate as they are converted to farmland and other uses. Modern forest management practices can help stem the tide by providing income and valuable products while maintaining forest cover. Puerto Rico has already gone through deforestation and partial reforestation. The Luquillo Experimental Forest is an interesting example of a protected and managed tropical forest.

Keywords

Deforestation, forest management, Luquillo Experimental Forest, tropical forest

Citation

Mastrantonio, J. Louise; Francis, John K. 1997. A Student Guide to Tropical Forest Conservation. Gen. Tech. Rep. SO-123. New Orleans, LA: U.S. Dept of Agriculture, Forest Service, Southern Forest Experiment Station. 20 p.