Forests are much more than a bunch of trees, contrary to popular belief. They
are complicated operating systems of interrelated biological, physical and
chemical elements, whose biological features have constantly evolved to preserve
itself. These complex combinations of climate, soils, trees and plants result in
many varied types of forests throughout the globe. Although trees are the main
highlight of forest ecosystems, the vast variety of other creatures and abiotic
elements in the forests indicate that there is also a need to study about these
elements like soil nutrients and wildlife and consider these compounds when
forming management plans. This book does not only provide information about
trees,