While tropical rainforests have received much conservation attention and support for their protection, temperate and boreal rainforests have been largely overlooked. Yet these ecosystems are also unique, supporting rainforest communities rich in plants and wildlife and containing some of the most massive trees on Earth.
Temperate and Boreal Rainforests of the World brings together leading scientists from around the world to describe the ecology and conservation of these lesser-known rainforests in an attempt to place them on par with tropical rainforests in conservation efforts. The book
summarizes major scientific findings
presents new computer models that were used to standardize rainforest definitions
identifies regions previously not widely recognized as rainforest
provides the latest estimates on rainforest extent and degree of protection
explores conservation strategies
The book ends with a summary of the key ecological findings and outlines an ambitious vision of how we can conserve and manage the planet's remaining temperate and boreal rainforests in a truly ecological way that is better for nature, the climate, and ultimately our own welfare.
Temperate and Boreal Rainforests of the World is a call to action for an accord to protect the world's rainforests. It offers a global vision rooted in ecological science but written in common language useful for governments, decision makers, and conservation groups concerned about the plight of these remarkable forests.
Foreword \ David Suzuki Preface \ Dominick A. DellaSala
Chapter 1. Just What Are Temperate and Boreal Rainforests? \ Dominick A. DellaSala, Paul Alaback, Toby Spribille, and Henrik von Wehrden
Chapter 2. Temperate and Boreal Rainforests of the Pacific Coast of North America \ Dominick A. DellaSala, Faisal Moola, Paul Alaback, Paul C. Paquet, John W. Schoen, and Reed Noss
Chapter 3. Temperate and Boreal Rainforests of Inland Northwestern North America \ Dominick A. DellaSala, Paul Alaback, Lance Craighead, Trevor Goward, Paul Paquet, and Toby Spribille
Chapter 4. Perhumid Boreal and Hemiboreal Forests of Eastern Canada \ Stephen R. Clayden, Robert P. Cameron, and John W. McCarthy
Chapter 5. Valdivian Temperate Rainforest of Chile and Argentina \ David Tecklin, Dominick A. DellaSala, Federico Luebert, and Patricio Pliscoff
Chapter 6. Temperate and Boreal Rainforest Relicts of Europe \ Dominick A. DellaSala, Paul Alaback, Anton Drescher, Häkon Holien, Toby Spribille, and Katrin Ronnenberg
Chapter 7. Temperate Rainforests of Japan \ Yukito Nakamura, Dominick A. DellaSala, and Paul Alaback
Chapter 8. Temperate Rainforests of Australasia \ Jamie B. Kirkpatrick and Dominick A. DellaSala
Chapter 9. Rainforests at the Margins: Regional Profiles \ Dominick A. DellaSala -Regional Profile: Colchic and Hyrcanic Temperate Rainforests of the Western Eurasian Caucasus \ George Nakhutsrishvili, Nugzar Zazanashvili, and Ketevan Batsatsashvili - Regional Profile: Humidity-Dependent Forests of the Russian Far East, Inland Southern Siberia, and Eastern Side of the Korean Peninsula \ Pavel V. Krestov, Dina I. Nazimova, Nikolai V. Stepanov, and Dominick A. DellaSala - Regional Profile: Knysna-Tsitsikamma Temperate Rainforests of South Africa \ Paul E. Hosten and Jeannine M. Rossa
Chapter 10. Crosscutting Issues and Conservation Strategies \ Dominick A. DellaSala, Paul Alaback, Lance Craighead, Trevor Goward, Holien Häkon, Jamie Kirkpatrick, Pavel Krestov, Faisal Moola, Yukito Nakamura, Richard S. Nauman, Reed F. Noss, Paul Paquet, Katrin Ronneberg, Toby Spribille, David Tecklin, and Henrik von Wehrden
Chapter 11. A Global Strategy for Rainforests in the Era of Climate Change \ John Fitzgerald, Dominick A. DellaSala, Jeff McNeely, and Ed Grumbine
Contributors Index
"[An] excellent book ... suitable either for a general reader interested in conservation issues or for use in undergraduate courses in ecology or resource conservation ... "
