Forests: An International and Multi-disciplinary Scientific Open Access Journal

Eric J Jokela

doi:10.3390/f1010001

Abstract

Natural and man-made forests serve many facets of society, including the production and consumption of forest products, provision of various environmental services such as clean air and water, soil protection, sources for critical endangered species habitats, and home for about 80% of the world’s terrestrial biodiversity. Throughout the world, forests are essential for offsetting poverty by contributing to the livelihood of the poor, and providing a foundation for the sustainable economic development of many countries. [...]

Highlights

Natural and man-made forests serve many facets of society, including the production and consumption of forest products, provision of various environmental services such as clean air and water, soil protection, sources for critical endangered species habitats, and home for about 80% of the world’s terrestrial biodiversity
Throughout the world, forests are essential for offsetting poverty by contributing to the livelihood of the poor, and providing a foundation for the sustainable economic development of many countries
In the 21st century, there is little doubt that forest resources throughout the world will face mounting pressures associated with the increasing demands being placed on them by an expanding population, along with various abiotic and biotic stresses that accompany population growth

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Introduction

Natural and man-made forests serve many facets of society, including the production and consumption of forest products, provision of various environmental services such as clean air and water, soil protection, sources for critical endangered species habitats, and home for about 80% of the world’s terrestrial biodiversity. Forests: An International and Multi-disciplinary Scientific Open Access Journal The impact of these demographic changes on forests will vary regionally throughout the world, and the ability of countries to manage and conserve their forest resources in a sustainable manner will depend on the technological, institutional, legal and economic conditions that prevail.

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