Fishes and Forestry (PDF)

Many species of fish occupying inland waters reside in watersheds
that were or still are surrounded by forests and are dependent in
major ways upon such cover. The interactions between fishes and
forests are complex, multifaceted, dynamic processes involving most
inland surface waters, forests, subsurface waters, geology and
soils, climate and its changes, and the biotic components of the
relevant ecosystems. These interactions also include the aspects of
forestry tied to human development, economics, population growth
and even philosophies.

Fishes and Forestry is truly a landmark publication. The
editors, Professors Northcote and Hartman, have drawn together and
carefully edited chapters written by 56 scientists from around the
world, covering a vast wealth of information never before appearing
within the covers of one book. Following an introductory chapter,
this exceptional work is broadly divided into sections covering:
the ecology of forests, streams, lakes and estuaries; fish biology
and ecology; forestry activities and their effects on aquatic
systems and fishes; 14 chapters covering examples of fish-forestry
interactions from around the world and a final section covering
means of effecting better fish-forestry interactions.

Fishes and Forestry is an essential purchase for all
those involved in inland fisheries, forestry and their interaction,
including fisheries scientists, fish biologists, ecologists,
environmental scientists and forestry scientists. Libraries in all
universities and research establishments where these subjects are
studied and taught should have several copies on their shelves.