Science, principles and forest management: A response to Abbott and Christensen

M. C. Calver, R. J. Hobbs, P. Horwitz, A. R. Main

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Abstract

As scientists engaged in research and teaching on the biota and ecosystems of Western Australia, we have been stimulated to respond to a recent paper by Abbott and Christensen ‘Application of ecological and evolutionary principles to forest management in Western Australia’ (Australian Forestry 57 (3), 109–122). In the light of the considerable emotion and rhetoric generated at present in the debate over management of native forests, Abbott and Christensen's paper had the potential to provide a rational basis for this important issue and to set the tone for reasoned and informed debate in all venues. Regrettably, this paper appears to contain fundamental flaws in logic, as well as in its choice and discussion of principles, and fails to live up to the promise of its title. Our concerns about the paper are substantial, making concise rebuttal difficult, and are presented under five broad headings.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1-6
Number of pages6
JournalAustralian Forestry
Volume59
Issue number1
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1996
Externally publishedYes

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