Applications of physiological ecology to forest management

Introduction: Forests in the Modern World. Forest Biomes of the World. Canopy Architecture and Microclimate. Forest Hydrology and Tree-Water Relations. The Carbon Balance of Forests. Soil Organic Matter and Decomposition. Nutrient Distribution and Cycling. Changes in Ecosystem Structure and Function During Stand Development. Ecosystem Process Models. Applications of Modern Technology and Ecophysiology to Forest Management.