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"Boreal forests account for nearly one quarter of the total carbon storage in Earth s biosphere. Protecting them is a key tool in the mitigation of global climate change. Beautifully illustrated and easily accessible, ""Maintaining Whole Systems on Earth s Crown"" provides an introduction to all aspects of ecosystem-based conservation planning for any environment, including: Protecting and restoring biological diversity, carbon storage, and water purification functions Developing diverse, sustainable community economies Preserving cultural integrity Practicing adaptive ecosystem management and land-use planning ""Maintaining Whole Systems on Earth s Crown"" is essential reading for anyone concerned with conservation and sustainable land use now and for future generations. Herb Hammond is a forest ecologist, researcher, teacher, consultant and the award-winning author of ""Seeing the Forest Among the Trees."""""

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Herb Hammond is a forest ecologist, researcher, teacher, consultant and the pioneer of ecosystem-based conservation planning. He is the founder of the Silva Forest Foundation and author of the award-winning Seeing the Forest Among the Trees. Herb is a frequent keynote speaker and workshop leader, and the 2003 recipient of the Gold Canadian Environment Award for sustainable living.

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