A brief history of forest economics thought -- The Faustmann rotation model -- Hartman models of timber and amenity production -- Two period life cycle models -- Socially optimal forest policy design -- Deforestation: models and policy instruments -- Biodiversity conservation in boreal and...

This text examines the complex challenges presented by the goal of sustainable development at the local and global level. Areas covered include the challenges and opportunities for the developing world in the search for sustainable development