(Ebook) Positive Impact Forestry A Sustainable Approach To Managing Woodlands 1st Edition by Thomas J McEvoy ISBN 1559637897 9781559637893

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ISBN 10: 1559637897 
ISBN 13: 9781559637893
Author: Thomas J McEvoy

Positive Impact Forestry offers private landowners, forest managers, and conservation-minded professionals a clear, practical roadmap for managing woodlands in ways that sustain both ecological health and long-term economic value. Rather than focusing solely on low-impact practices, Thom McEvoy introduces a forward-thinking approach that actively enhances the vitality of forest ecosystems while meeting the real-world needs of families, communities, and future generations. Grounded in the latest forestry science, this comprehensive guide explains how decisions about harvesting, soil management, and silviculture can influence everything from biodiversity to soil organisms to timber quality. McEvoy presents core concepts—like forest soils, tree physiology, and regeneration dynamics—in a highly accessible format, making the science understandable and actionable for non-specialists and seasoned professionals alike. The book also addresses key financial and legal considerations, offering guidance on working with forestry professionals, diversifying revenue beyond timber, and ensuring that land management legacies can be passed on across generations. Case studies and examples help illustrate how values-driven forestry practices can create measurable benefits over time—without compromising the ecological integrity of the land. Recognized by the National Woodland Owners Association as the “Best Forestry Book for 2004,” Positive Impact Forestry remains a trusted resource for anyone committed to thoughtful, sustainable forest stewardship that balances today’s goals with tomorrow’s responsibility.

(Ebook) Positive Impact Forestry A Sustainable Approach To Managing Woodlands 1st Table of contents:

CHAPTER 1 - Forestry’s Past Is Prologue
Evolution of Forest Use and Management
What Is Positive Impact Forestry?
Evolution of Forest Conservation and Stewardship
Defining Sustainability
An Ecosystem Approach to Managing Forests
CHAPTER 2 - Understanding Forest Ecosystems
Species Succession and Tolerance
Form and Function in Trees
Stress and Disturbance in Forests
The Hidden Forest of Soils
The Importance of Avoiding Injury to Roots
Practical Applications of Forest Site Concepts
CHAPTER 3 - Creating Disturbances in Forests through Silviculture
The Impact of Stocking on Growth
Forest Reproduction Methods
Clearcutting
Seed Tree
Shelterwood
Group and Single-tree Selection
Artificial Reproduction
Trading Timber Volume for Value
Evaluating Timber Investments
Focusing on Value in Crop Trees
Common Silvicultural Misconceptions
CHAPTER 4 - Harvesting and Selling Timber
The Realm of Forestry Professionals
Procurement Foresters
Public Service Foresters
Consulting Foresters
Loggers
WORKING WITH LOGGERS
CREDENTIALS AVAILABLE TO LOGGERS
The Nature of Stumpage
Market Demand
Timber Quality
Accessibility
Total Volume Offered for Sale
Species Mix
Average Tree Size
Per-Acre Harvest Volume
Distance to Public Roads and to Market
Landowner Knowledge of Timber Markets and Prices
Knowing When to Harvest
Negotiating a Timber Sale
Essential Elements of a Timber Sale Contract
Trading Timber for Services
Ecosystems and Ethics
CHAPTER 5 - Positive Impact Harvesting Practices
Low-Impact Logging
Designing Access That Protects Soils and Streams
Safe and Productive Tree-Felling Techniques
Alternative Timber Harvesting and Extraction Systems
CHAPTER 6 - Managing Forests for Wildlife and Nontimber Products
Good Wildlife Management Is Good Forestry: Twenty Years of the Coverts Program
Nontimber Forest Products
The Threat of Invasive Exotic Species
Timing of Treatments
Equipment Sanitation
Planting Seedlings and Cover Crops
How to Cope with Invasive Organisms
CHAPTER 7 - The Future of Forests and Forest Products
Forest Regulation
Climate-Induced Changes in Forests
Green Certification of Forest Practices and Products
Forest Prologue
Parcelization of Forests and Fragmentation of Purpose
CHAPTER 8 - Intergenerational Planning Methods for Forests
Estate Planning for Forests
Keeping Forests in the Family
Conservation Easements and Land Trusts

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