Adaptive management is an approach to forest stewardship that remains flexible. Which does not mean, as some might suspect, that …
Category: Planning
Mapping and GIS (geographic information systems) for forest planning
GIS, short for Geographic Information Systems, is a technology used to capture, maintain, analyze, and display geographically referenced information. GIS …
Forest management plans how to reconcile exploitation and conservation
Forest management plans have two main jobs: help people use resources like wood and other forest products, while keeping forests …
Forests as multiple resources wood, water, biodiversity and ecosystem services
They’re living systems that move and evolve with the world. Their composition and vitality evolve as they encounter natural forces …
Why planning is at the heart of sustainable forest resource management
Sustainable forestry is ensuring we use our forests in ways that don’t hinder future generations. It’s a philosophy that is …
Key principles of responsible forest exploitation
Responsible forest exploitation means using forest resources with care and planning so that forests stay healthy for a long time. …
Key steps to develop a comprehensive forest resource plan
Have you ever wondered why some forests thrive for generations while others vanish under the pressures of climate change, poor …