Published October 1990. Facts and recommendations in this publication may no longer be valid. Please look for up-to-date information in the OSU Extension Catalog: http://extension.oregonstate.edu/catalog
Explains terms and concepts used to discuss ecosystem management (biodiversity, habitat fragmentation, edge effects, interior species, corridors, population dynamics), including a glossary. Describes the importance of private forest lands in the stewardship of forest ecosystems. Provides suggestions for managing private property for wildlife.