21st Century Forestry: Embracing Complexity and Ecological Services
In the transition from the 20th to the 21st century, forestry practices are evolving from simplistic management focused on wood production to a comprehensive approach that understands and manages ecological complexity. Kathryn Kohm and Jerry Franklin highlight that modern forestry must integrate ecological goods and services while proactively managing across broader landscapes. This necessitates a paradigm shift toward sustainable practices that not only produce timber but also enhance biodiversity, ecosystem health, and community engagement in forest management.
21st Century Forestry: Embracing Complexity and Ecological Services
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“If 20th century forestry was about simplifying systems, producing wood, and managing at the stand-level, 21st century forestry will be defined by understanding and managing complexity, providing a wide range of ecological goods and services, and managing across broad landscapes.” – Kathryn Kohm and Jerry Franklin, in “Creating a Forestry for the 21st Century”
