Sustainable Management of Forests

The forests are the areas that are majorly dominated by trees. They are classified into various types such as boreal forests, tropical and subtropical forests, and the forests of temperate zones. Forests are the basis of a major part of the Earth's terrestrial ecosystem. Sustainable forest management is an important approach that is concerned with the management of the forests as per the principles of sustainable development. The main objective of this field is to maintain balance between the ecological, economic and socio-cultural aspects. The primary focus of sustainable management of forests is safeguarding the biodiversity and ecosystems provided by forests as well as their protection from the adverse effects of climate change. This book elucidates the concepts and innovative models around prospective developments with respect to sustainable management of forests. It strives to provide a fair idea about this discipline and to help develop a better understanding of the latest advances within this field. Those in search of information to further their knowledge will be greatly assisted by this book.