Introduction to Computing Applications in Forestry and Natural Resource Management

This book consists of six parts and 19 chapters.. This book provides a comprehensive introduction to computers and their applications in forest and natural resource management and is designed for both undergraduate and graduate students in forestry and natural resources. It introduces state-of-the-art applications for several of the most important computer technologies in terms of data acquisition, data manipulation, basic programming techniques, and other related computer and Internet concepts and applications. Due to the complexity of operational forestry proble

His research interests include biomass energy and bioproducts, forest carbon sequestration and optimization, computer simulation and system modeling, and forest ecosystem management and climate change. He received a M.S. in Computer Science from West Virginia University, and a Ph.D. He has served as an editorial board member and associate editor for four international journals and adjunct professor for four Chinese univers

"Dr. The book starts with an easy-to-read introduction to computing concepts. The author invites readers to apply basic to advanced software programs and digital tools including MS Excel, MS Access, GIS, GPS, VB.NET, ASP.NET and HTML for natural resource management. He starts from the beginning and informs the reader where and how computer applications can be applied to increase efficiencies for a user. These real-world examples outlined in the book combine classroom with hands-on training critical to developing the understanding and knowledge to succeed." Richard Bergman, USDA Forest Service Forest Products Laboratory, Madison, Wisconsin, USA. It takes a student beyond the simplistic use of spreadsheets to help them master more com