Sustainable Forest Management as a Model for Sustainable Development: Conclusions Toward a Concrete Vision

2009 ◽  
pp. 237-240
Author(s):  
Peter Spathelf
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Forest Management ◽  
Sustainable Forest Management

Making the Case for Reforms of Forestry Policy and Law: Lessons and Experiences from Nigeria

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-9
Author(s):  
Bola Fajemirokun
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Forest Management ◽  
Sustainable Management ◽  
Sustainable Development Goals ◽  
Sustainable Forest Management ◽  
Terrestrial Ecosystems ◽  
Forestry Policy ◽  
2030 Agenda ◽  
Forestry Sector ◽  
Development Goals

The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development incorporates 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Goal 15 (SDG 15) focuses on terrestrial ecosystems. Regarding forests, it sets targets requiring signatories to promote the implementation of the sustainable management of all types of forests by 2020 and further mobilize significant resources from all sources to achieve sustainable forest management. The United Nations Strategic Plan for Forests 2017 – 2030 advances the vision of SDG 15. Nigeria’s high demographic growth rate has led to the surging demand for land to support settlements and farming. Coupled with extensive illegal or uncontrolled logging, the annual forest net loss of 5% is one of the highest rates globally in percentage terms. This paper is a critical analysis of the policy-law interface of the forestry sector in Nigeria. It examines the country’s trajectory or state of preparedness for sustainable forest management, and it concludes that forestry policy and law in Nigeria must undergo urgent reforms so that the forest commitments such as those under SDG 15 and other regional and global instruments can be ultimately achieved.

scholarly journals Institutional vacuums in Canadian forest policy: Can criteria and indicators and certification of sustainable forest management fill the void?

2009 ◽  
Vol 85 (2) ◽  
pp. 277-284
Author(s):  
M.K. (Marty) Luckert ◽  
Peter C Boxall
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Forest Management ◽  
Property Rights ◽  
Sustainable Forest Management ◽  
Forest Policy ◽  
Forest Industry ◽  
Criteria And Indicators ◽  
Current Thinking ◽  
Policy Frameworks ◽  
Forest Lands

This paper discusses the potential of certification and criteria and indicators (C&I) of sustainable forest management (SFM) for filling voids in forest policy in Canada. These processes have promised advances towards SFM that the current property rights conveyed on the forest industry, through existing systems of tenures, may simply not allow. In general, the broad social welfare approach that current thinking in sustainable development supports, and that certification and criteria and indicators appear to employ, is not consistent with the incentives, rights, and responsibilities that private forestry firms currently hold. There is a fundamental mismatch between the property rights that have been conveyed to private firms operating on public forest lands and what the policy frameworks of certification and C&I are expected to deliver. The conclusion is that if the voids in forest policy are to be successfully filled by certification and C&I, the underlying property rights currently held by firms will need revision. Key words: sustainable forest management, criteria and indicators, certification, Canadian forest policy, forest tenures

scholarly journals METHODOLOGY FOR DEFINING SUSTAINABLE SPATIAL FORESTRY

2019 ◽  
Vol 21 (3(72)) ◽  
pp. 71-78
Author(s):  
Ye.V. MISHENIN ◽  
I.Ye. YAROVA
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Forest Management ◽  
Sustainable Forest Management ◽  
Sustainable Use ◽  
Spatial Development ◽  
Forest Sector ◽  
Forest Resource ◽  
Resource Potential ◽  
Rational Use ◽  
Methodological Basis

Topicality. The current change in the ideology of forest management in Ukraine towards sustainable spatial development of forestry is due to the promising importance of ecosystem, economic and social values of forest resources, their multifunctional and intersectoral nature of the use of resource and ecological potential of forests, as well as the growing needs of society regarding the quality of the natural environment. Structural negative changes taking place in the forest sector during the transformation of the economy focus on the problem of sustainable spatial forestry. In particular, the restructuring of forest ownership forms, fiscal policy in the sector, forest management functions and integrated multi-purpose forest use are not consistent with the requirements of sustainable spatial development and a market-oriented model of forestry economics. More active implementation of institutional, ecological and economic, organizational and managerial mechanisms for ensuring sustainable spatial forestry requires conceptual and methodological reflection on the spatial approach to forestry.Aim and tasks. The purpose of the article is deepening the conceptual and methodological principles of sustainable spatial forestry in the context of modern environmental and economic problems of rational use of forest resource potential. Conceptually-methodological understanding of forestry requires: the disclosure of the substantive content of the spatial forestry; definition of features of formation and development of forest management; formation of criteria (classification) signs of the forestry space.Research results. The conceptual and methodological basis for the formation of forestry space is proposed in order to ensure sustainable development of the forestry complex. The basic economic-organizational principles of spatial development of forestry systems are considered. The content basis of sustainable forest management, in contrast to the forestry (in the broad sense), includes a wider range of organizational and technological components of forest-ecological, environmental, economic and social trends that are associated with sustainable use and the reproduction of forest resource potential and forestry space. Forestry space represents a combination of components of forest resource potential and socio-economic environment within a certain forestry region with their links and diverse relationships that are necessary for the sustainable development of society. The natural, informational, economic, financial, and intellectual components of forestry complement the institutional, which outline the legal norms for forest management. Forestry within the understanding of forestry space includes aspects of socio-ecological and economic equilibrium of forestry systems of different hierarchical levels of the organization.Conclusion. Research of the economic space of forestry goes beyond the substantive basis of the forestry economy, the theoretical and methodological basis of the regional economy, therefore, there is a problem of the formation of a new direction in the implementation of sustainable spatial forestry, which requires the consolidation of research into a coherent whole. It is the formation and development of an environmentally balanced, economic forestry space that is a prerequisite for rational use, reproduction and conservation of forest resource potential on an ecosystem basis.

Building extension into S&T: Is this the missing link?

2002 ◽  
Vol 78 (1) ◽  
pp. 128-132 ◽  
Author(s):  
Christine Hollstedt
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Forest Management ◽  
Information Management ◽  
Sustainable Forest Management ◽  
Science And Technology ◽  
Forest Policy ◽  
Knowledge Based ◽  
Forestry Extension ◽  
Forest Science

Extension is a multi-faceted learning discipline. It is a process that works with people and the best available science and information to achieve a desired change. While science and technology provide information and tools to support sustainable development, it is the extension of this knowledge to those who must make decisions that enables innovation and sustainable forest management. There are many attempts at improving the links between the forest science and technology community, and the forest policy and management communities. It is time to make a long-term investment in forestry extension infrastructure to enable a science and knowledge-based innovative sector. Key words: extension, sustainable forest management, science and technology, information management, knowledge management

scholarly journals Changes in the synthetic index of sustainable forest management at the level of regional directorates of the State Forests in 1993–2013

2018 ◽  
Vol 79 (3) ◽  
pp. 229-236 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anna Kożuch ◽  
Jan Banaś ◽  
Stanisław Zięba ◽  
Leszek Bujoczek
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Forest Management ◽  
Sustainable Forest Management ◽  
The Other ◽  
Main Criterion ◽  
Rates Of Change ◽  
Synthetic Index ◽  
Changes Over Time ◽  
Over Time ◽  
Diagnostic Variables

Abstract The aim of our work was to assess the direction of change taking place in the forests of the regional directorates of State Forests (rdSF) based on measurable indicators used to assess sustainable development. Based on a synthetic index (Z), changes in the years 1993−2013 were evaluated for individual directorates. We identified the regions with the highest and lowest rates of change in terms of sustainable development dynamics. The analysis was performed using spatiotemporal variables and the main criterion for selecting the diagnostic variables was their availability and comparability over the analysed period. The rdSF variation was assessed with the synthetic index (Z), using the method of zero unitarisation. In 1993−2013, favourable changes over time were indeed recorded, reflecting the progress in implementing practices supporting sustainable development in forestry. However, large differences exist between the regional managements in this respect. For the analysed period, the most favourable conditions from the perspective of sustainable forest management were maintained in rdSF Kraków, rdSF Białystok and rdSF Toruń, while the least desirable conditions were found in rdSF Zielona Góra, rdSF Piła and rdSF Warsaw. The greatest rates of beneficial change, on the other hand, were found in rdSF Szczecin, rdSF Kraków and rdSF Wrocław. In turn, the lowest rates of change of the synthetic index (Z) were observed in the directorates of Katowice, Piła and Łódź. In summary, measurable indicators of sustainable development are a good instrument for measuring the pace of change in sustainable forestry. They are an effective tool for assessing and reporting progress over time and should also be used when planning and implementing development strategies.

300 ans de durabilité? (Essai)

2013 ◽  
Vol 164 (8) ◽  
pp. 225-228
Author(s):  
Willem Pleines
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Forest Management ◽  
Natural Resources ◽  
Industrial Revolution ◽  
Sustainable Forest Management ◽  
Value Added ◽  
High Quality ◽  
Forest Owners ◽  
Utopian Vision ◽  
Best Value

300 years of sustainability? (Essay) Largely thanks to the Industrial Revolution, our forefathers stopped the massacre of the forests and rebuilt them from the ruins. This was not “sustainable development”. Of course the concept of sustainable development includes the rules of wise management of natural resources. But how to achieve the value added which will make it possible to develop our forest heritage on a sustainable basis? In the conditions which prevail now in Switzer-land, most forest owners are losing money. They can only survive by producing high quality wood, thanks, among other things to silviculture which respects nature. This presupposes effective coordination with the various users of forests and a coherent policy to manage the forest and the wood it produces. Hoping that the “Coming Age of Wood” is not a utopian vision, let us, today, work to get the best value from our beautiful forests. This is possible with sustainable forest management.

Sustainable forest management in Poland

2018 ◽  
Vol 29 (4) ◽  
pp. 666-677 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bartosz Bartniczak ◽  
Andrzej Raszkowski
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Statistical Analysis ◽  
Forest Management ◽  
Forest Cover ◽  
Sustainable Forest Management ◽  
Basic Research ◽  
Tree Planting ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Wood Harvesting ◽  
Starting Point

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to analyse sustainable forest management in Poland in the years 2009-2015. The concept of sustainable development itself has also been analysed as the starting point for sustainable forest management development. Based on the conducted analysis of statistical data, it was attempted to answer the question about the condition of sustainable forest management in Poland. Design/methodology/approach Two basic research methods were used in the presented paper. The first of them was the analysis of existing data. The conducted analysis covered the subject literature, reports and analyses referring to forest management. The second applied research method was the statistical analysis which covered structure analysis and dynamics analysis. Findings It can be adopted, within the framework of general conclusions, that the condition of sustainable forest management in Poland is moderately satisfactory, with the reservation of the need to maintain and intensify all processes and projects aimed at the implementation of the broadly approached concept of sustainable development. Originality/value The core of the study is focused on the statistical analysis of selected forest management aspects in Poland in the context of the assessment of sustainable forest management condition, with particular emphasis on forest cover, defoliation, forest area, restoration and afforestation, tree planting, wood harvesting, average wood sales price, excluding land from forest production for non-forest purposes. The importance of environmental education was also highlighted.

scholarly journals Forest Management as an Element of Environment Development

2017 ◽  
Vol 27 (4) ◽  
pp. 17-27
Author(s):  
Roman Jaszczak ◽  
Piotr Gołojuch ◽  
Sandra Wajchman-Świtalska ◽  
Mariusz Miotke
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Forest Management ◽  
Sustainable Forest Management ◽  
Environment Protection ◽  
Forest Environment ◽  
Forest Model ◽  
Historical Outline ◽  
Management Concepts ◽  
Forest Utilization

Abstract The implementation of goals of modern forestry requires a simultaneous consideration of sustainable development of forests, protection, needs of the environment development, as well as maintaining a balance between functions of forests. In the current multifunctional forest model, rational forest management assumes all of its tasks as equally important. Moreover, its effects are important factors in the nature and environment protection. The paper presents legal conditions related to the definitions of forest management concepts and sustainable forest management. Authors present a historical outline of human’s impact on the forest and its consequences for the environment. The selected aspects of forest management (eg. forest utilization, afforestation, tourism and recreation) and their role in the forest environment have been discussed.

scholarly journals PRIORITIES FOR SUSTAINABLE FOREST MANAGEMENT

2020 ◽  
pp. 28-33
Author(s):  
Г.П. Бутко
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Forest Management ◽  
Sustainable Forest Management ◽  
Forest Products ◽  
Green Energy ◽  
Green Economy ◽  
Innovation Activity ◽  
Property A ◽  
Green Technologies ◽  
Resource Base

Рассматриваются перспективы будущего экономики и возможность ее развития по национальным проектам. Акцентировано внимание на важности устойчивого развития территории и защиты окружающей среды. Трендом выступают «зеленая экономика», а далее «зеленая энергетика», «зеленые технологии». При этом целью менеджмента организации является поиск приоритетных направлений развития с позиции устойчивости. Результат базируется на повышении конкурентоспособности и инновационной активности. Выделено 6 макроиндикаторов с соответствующими микроиндикаторами в качестве критериев устойчивого управления лесами. Устойчивое управление лесными экосистемами предполагает длительное сохранение лесов. Выделены такие направления финансирования инновационной деятельности, как прямое и косвенное. Представлены направления стабильного устойчивого экономического развития, среди них наиболее значимым является вовлечение в хозяйственный оборот результатов научных исследований и прикладных разработок, интеллектуальной собственности. Предложен метод построения интегрального индекса устойчивого развития лесного потенциала с использованием группы индикаторов. Отдельные индикаторы интерпретируются как смешанные эколого-экономические, эколого-социально-экономические, социально-экологические. Важным является формирование и оценка построения агрегированного индикатора. Акцентировано внимание на использовании результатов инноваций, конкурентоспособных на внутреннем и мировых рынках лесных товаров. В основе методов управления инновационной деятельностью предложено создание территориально-производственных лесных кластеров с учетом рационального использования природно-ресурсной базы лесного хозяйства. The article discusses the prospects for the future of the economy and the possibility of its development under national projects. Attention is focused on the importance of sustainable development of the territory and environmental protection. The trend is the «green economy». And then «Green energy», «Green technologies». At the same time, the goal of the organization’s management is to search for priority areas of development from the point of view of sustainability. The result is based on increasing competitiveness and innovation activity. There are 6 macro indicators with corresponding micro indicators as criteria for sustainable forest management. Sustainable management of forest ecosystems requires long-term conservation of forests. Such areas of innovation financing as direct and indirect are highlighted. The directions of stable sustainable economic development are presented, among the most significant are the involvement in economic turnover of the results of scientific research and applied developments, intellectual property. A method for constructing an integral index of sustainable development of forest potential using a group of indicators is proposed. Individual. Indicators are interpreted as mixed ecological-economic, ecological-socio-economic, socio-ecological. It is important to focus on the construction of an aggregated indicator. Attention is focused on the use of the results of innovations that are competitive in the domestic and world markets of forest products. The methods of innovation management are based on the creation of territorial-industrial forest clusters, taking into account the rational use of the natural resource base of forestry.

scholarly journals Sustainable forest management in Poland – theory and practice

2014 ◽  
Vol 56 (1) ◽  
pp. 45-55 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hanna Kruk ◽  
Bożena Kornatowska
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Forest Management ◽  
Sustainable Forest Management ◽  
Forest Health ◽  
Theory And Practice ◽  
Three Dimensions ◽  
Economic Sectors ◽  
Food And Agriculture ◽  
Food And Agriculture Organization ◽  
Forest Practices

Abstract The conception of sustainable development has been implemented into practice in numerous economic sectors, including forestry. Forest ecosystems are extremely important in the global ecological system, therefore maintenance and appropriate management of forest resources according to sustainable development principles have engaged a great deal of attention. The concept of sustainable forest management (SFM) encompasses three dimensions: ecological, economic and social. A powerful tool to promote SFM are criteria and indicators. The aim of the article was evaluation of SFM in Poland, using one of the methods proposed by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). According to data available, Polish forestry has a number of advantages: Poland has avoided the problem of deforestation, forest area has been permanently increasing, there has been observed improvement of forest health and vitality as well as a significant share of forests has carried out protective functions with no impact on timber production. Poland’s model of SFM is an adaptive process of balancing the ever-changing set of economic, environmental and social expectations. Such a complicated undertaking requires constant assessing and adjusting forest practices, in response to new circumstances, scientific advances and societal input

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