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The Economics of Forest Disturbances

Wildfires, Storms, and Invasive Species

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  • © 2008

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Editors:
  1. Thomas P. Holmes

    1. Southern Research Station, USDA Forest Service, Research Triangle Park, USA

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  2. Jeffrey P. Prestemon

    1. Southern Research Station, USDA Forest Service, Research Triangle Park, USA

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  3. Karen L. Abt

    1. Southern Research Station, USDA Forest Service, Research Triangle Park, USA

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  • The first book to evaluate the economic aspects of natural forest disturbances
  • Written by leading experts in the field
  • Contains rigorous empirical analyses within a policy oriented focus
  • Integrates economics and ecology of disturbances
  • Systematic analysis of different sources of forest disturbances in a unified framework

Part of the book series: Forestry Sciences (FOSC, volume 79)

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Table of contents (19 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xiii
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  2. The Economics and Ecology of Forest Disturbances

    1. An Introduction to the Economics of Forest Disturbance

      • Thomas P. Holmes, Jeffrey P. Prestemon, Karen L. Abt
      Pages 3-14

    2. Forest Economics, Natural Disturbances and the New Ecology

      • Thomas P. Holmes, Robert J. Huggett Jr., John M. Pye
      Pages 15-32

  3. Forest Disturbance Processes

    1. Natural Disturbance Production Functions

      • Jeffrey P. Prestemon, D. Evan Mercer, John M. Pye
      Pages 35-58

    2. Statistical Analysis of Large Wildfires

      • Thomas P. Holmes, Robert J. Huggett Jr., Anthony L. Westerling
      Pages 59-77

    3. The Production of Large and Small Wildfires

      • David T. Butry, Marcia Gumpertz, Marc G. Genton
      Pages 79-106

    4. Climatology for Wildfire Management

      • Anthony L. Westerling
      Pages 107-122

    5. Wildland Arson Management

      • Jeffrey P. Prestemon, David T. Butry
      Pages 123-147

  4. Valuing the Economic Impacts of Forest Disturbances

    1. Designing Economic Impact Assessments for USFS Wildfire Programs

      • Karen L. Abt, Robert J. Huggett Jr., Thomas P. Holmes
      Pages 151-166

    2. Timber Salvage Economics

      • Jeffrey P. Prestemon, Thomas P. Holmes
      Pages 167-190

    3. Wildfire and the Economic Value of Wilderness Recreation

      • Jeffrey Englin, Thomas P. Holmes, Janet Lutz
      Pages 191-208

    4. Forest Disturbance Impacts on Residential Property Values

      • Robert J. Huggett Jr., Elizabeth A. Murphy, Thomas P. Holmes
      Pages 209-228

    5. Contingent Valuation of Fuel Hazard Reduction Treatments

      • John B. Loomis, Armando González-Cabán
      Pages 229-243

  5. Decision Making in Response to Forest Disturbances

    1. Analyzing Trade-Offs Between Fuels Management, Suppression, and Damages from Wildfire

      • D. Evan Mercer, Robert G. Haight, Jeffrey P. Prestemon
      Pages 247-272

    2. A Review of State and Local Regulation for Wildfire Mitigation

      • Terry K. Haines, Cheryl R. Renner, Margaret A. Reams
      Pages 273-293

    3. Economic Analysis of Federal Wildfire Management Programs

      • Krista M. Gebert, David E. Calkin, Robert J. Huggett Jr., Karen L. Abt
      Pages 295-322

    4. Incentives and Wildfire Management in the United States

      • Geoffrey H. Donovan, Thomas C. Brown, Lisa Dale
      Pages 323-340

    5. Forecasting Wildfire Suppression Expenditures for the United States Forest Service

      • Karen L. Abt, Jeffrey P. Prestemon, Krista Gebert
      Pages 341-360

    6. Toward a Unified Economic Theory of Fire Program Analysis with Strategies for Empirical Modeling

      • Douglas B. Rideout, Yu Wei, Andy Kirsch, Stephen J. Botti
      Pages 361-380

    7. Economic Aspects of Invasive Forest Pest Management

      • Thomas P. Holmes, Kathleen P. Bell, Brenna Byrne, Jeremy S. Wilson
      Pages 381-406
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About this book

by Peter J. Roussopoulos, Director, Southern Research Station The world and its ecosystems are repeatedly punctuated by natural disturbances, and human societies must learn to manage this reality Often severe and unp- dictable, dynamic natural forces disrupt human welfare and alter the structure and composition of natural systems Over the past century, land management ag- cies within the United States have relied on science to improve the sustainable management of natural resources Forest economics research can help advance this scientifc basis by integrating knowledge of forest disturbance processes with their economic causes and consequences As the twenty-frst century unfolds, people increasingly seek the goods and services provided by forest ecosystems, not only for wood supply, clean water, and leisure pursuits, but also to establish residential communities that are removed from the hustle and bustle of urban life As vividly demonstrated during the past few years, Santa Ana winds can blow wildfres down from the mountains of California, incinerating homes as readily as vegetation in the canyons below Hurricanes can fatten large swaths of forest land, while associated foods create havoc for urban and rural residents alike Less dramatic, but more insidious, trees and forest stands are succumbing to exotic insects and diseases, causing economic losses to private property values (including timber) as well as scenic and recreation values As human demands on public and private forests expand, science-based solutions need to be identifed so that social needs can be balanced with the vagaries of forest disturbance processes

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“The book gives a comprehensive account of an example of acute threats to a national forest resource … by well designed and rational technological, administrative and fiscal counter–measures and supporting policies. … book is a well-written assemblage of interesting and informative texts. … this quasi insider report of members of a forest service trying to cope with an enormous and complex challenge to scientific research, sustainable development and practical implementation is sufficiently thought provoking and stimulating, and interesting enough to make reading worthwhile.” (Eberhard F. Bruenig, International Forestry Review, Vol. 11 (1), 2009)

Editors and Affiliations

  • Southern Research Station, USDA Forest Service, Research Triangle Park, USA

    Thomas P. Holmes, Jeffrey P. Prestemon, Karen L. Abt

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