La sylviculture d'inspiration systémique: Un saut qualitatif dans l'approche des écosystèmes boisés | Silviculture Inspired by System Theory: A Qualitative Milestone in the Approach of Forest Ecosystems
It is now recognised that the forest is far more than just the sum of its constituent trees, and it should also be realised that it has a particular ability to surprise us with unsuspected characteristics. This new philosophy is grounded in knowledge that focuses on the aggregate rather than on different parts that would have been dissected somewhat arbitrarily. Foresters who espouse this point of view accept that the forest can express itself with minimum constraints and they no longer attempt to subject it to preconceived ideas. Having a certain conception of the creative capabilities of a forest, silviculturists need take only one more step in order to assume new responsibilities: with meticulous care and attention, they will help the forest become more complex by drawing their inspiration from the principles of complementary treatments, biodiversity and consistency.