Routledge Handbook of Sustainable Forestry (Routledge Environment and Sustainability Handbooks)

The Routledge Handbook of Sustainable Forestry offers a comprehensive, global exploration of current practices, foundational concepts, and emerging trends in sustainable forest management, while also reflecting on the critical role of sustainable forestry in promoting the well-being of both people and the planet. Modern forest management must transcend the traditional focus on sustainable yields to address the broader challenges of protecting ecosystems and supporting human and planetary health.This requires considering not only the needs of present populations but also those of future generations in the face of anticipated global changes.This handbook charts the evolution of sustainability in forest management, examines the dominant paradigms shaping current practices, highlights key challenges for the future, and introduces innovative approaches to forest management.Showcasing how modern forestry help support the vision of a thriving world that we wish to live in, the handbook presen