What is forest-based biomass energy and why should we care? Written by environmental expert Frank Spellman, Forest-Based Biomass Energy: Concepts and Applications details how forest biomass can be converted to energy and energy products, including direct combustion, pellets, gasification, and co-firing. It explores the possibilities of forest-based

The bestselling guide to forest bathing with a new section of hands-on forest bathing practices and space for journal entries and reflections. Simply being present in the natural world, with all of our senses fully alive, can have a remarkably healing effect. It can also awaken in us our latent but profound connection with all living things. This is “forest bathing,” a practice inspired by the Japanese tradition of shinrin-yoku. It is a gentle, meditative approach to being with nature and an antidote to our nature-starved lives that can heal our relationship with the more-than-human world. In Your Guide to Forest Bathing, you'll discover a path that you can use to begin a practice of your own that includes specific activities presented by Amos Clifford, one of the world’s most experienced forest bathing experts. Whether you’re in a forest or woodland, public park, or just your own backyard, this book will be your personal guide as you explore the natural world in a way you may have never thought possible.

Immerse yourself in nature's healing embrace and discover the transformative power of forest bathing. "The Power of Forest Bathing" is an inspirational non-fiction book that unveils the ancient Japanese practice of Shinrin-Yoku, or forest bathing. This book offers practical strategies, personal stories, and insights that will transform your understanding of nature's healing power and its impact on your well-being. In this comprehensive, inspirational guide, Naomi Rohan invites you to immerse yourself in the healing power of the forest and draws on extensive research and personal experiences to explore the art and science of forest bathing. With "The Power of Forest Bathing", you will: - Understand the history and science behind Shinrin-Yoku. - Learn the art of mindful walking and engage their senses in the forest's symphony. - Discover the physical and mental health benefits of forest bathing. - Gain insights into forest ecology and learn how to practice forest bathing through different seasons. - Learn how to cultivate a love for nature in children and find green oases in urban spaces. Written in an evocative and poetic writing style, rich with sensory language, this book creates an immersive reading experience that mirrors the tranquil and introspective nature of forest bathing. "The Power of Forest Bathing" is perfect for nature lovers, wellness enthusiasts, and anyone seeking to reduce stress and improve their mental health. With its compelling storytelling and actionable advice, this book is a must-read for anyone seeking to harness the healing power of nature. Don't miss out on the opportunity to reconnect with nature and discover its healing power with the help of "The Power of Forest Bathing". Order your copy and start your journey into the forest's embrace today!

The definitive--and by far the most popular--guide to the therapeutic Japanese practice of shinrin-yoku, or the art and science of how trees can promote health and happiness Notice how a tree sways in the wind. Run your hands over its bark. Take in its citrusy scent. As a society we suffer from nature deficit disorder, but studies have shown that spending mindful, intentional time around trees--what the Japanese call shinrin-yoku, or forest bathing--can promote health and happiness. In this beautiful book--featuring more than 100 color photographs from forests around the world, including the forest therapy trails that criss-cross Japan--Dr. Qing Li, the world's foremost expert in forest medicine, shows how forest bathing can reduce your stress levels and blood pressure, strengthen your immune and cardiovascular systems, boost your energy, mood, creativity, and concentration, and even help you lose weight and live longer. Once you've discovered the healing power of trees, you can lose yourself in the beauty of your surroundings, leave everyday stress behind, and reach a place of greater calm and wellness.

Decentralization is sweeping the world and having dramatic and far-reaching impacts on resource management and livelihoods, particularly in forestry. This book is the most up-to-date examination of the themes, experiences and lessons learned from decentralization worldwide. Drawing on research and support from all of the major international forestry and conservation organizations, the book provides a balanced account that covers the impact of decentralization on resource management worldwide, and provides comparative global insights with wide implications for policy, management, conservation and resource use and planning. Topics covered include forest governance in federal systems, democratic decentralization of forests and natural resources, paths and pitfalls in decentralization and biodiversity conservation in decentralized forests. The book provides in-depth case studies of decentralization from Bolivia, Ghana, Indonesia, Russia, Scotland, Switzerland, Uganda and the US, as well as highlights from federal countries including Australia, Brazil, Canada, India and Malaysia. It also addresses the critical links between the state, forests, communities and power relations in a range of regions and circumstances, and provides case examples of how decentralization has been viewed and experienced by communities in Guatemala, Philippines and Zimbabwe. The Politics of Decentralization is state-of-the-art coverage of decentralization and is essential for practitioners, academics and policy-makers across forestry and the full spectrum of natural resource management.