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Book SynopsisPlanted forests, although only seven per cent of the world's forest resources, have superseded naturally regenerating forests as the principal source of industrial wood products. Lessening the pressure for wood production, tree planting has released natural forests to be managed for other purposes - carbon sinks, soil and water protection, conservation of biological diversity, recreation and amenity. Representing a complement, but not an alternative, to natural forests, planted forests have become increasingly important for reducing worldwide deforestation, loss of forest ecosystems and forest degradation. Examining the significance of this rapidly emerging world resource, chapters consider the strengths and weaknesses of planted forests, management objectives for their use and aspects of ownership and policy. Data from key production countries are used to evaluate the implications and sustainability of planted forests as a source of forest products as well as social and ecological issues.
Table of ContentsChapter 1: Introduction - J. Evans Chapter 2: The History of Tree Planting and Planted Forests - J. Evans Chapter 3: The Question of Definitions - J. Evans, J.B. Carle and A. Del Lungo Chapter 4: The Global Thematic Study of Planted Forests - J.B. Carle, J.B. Ball and A. Del Lungo Chapter 5: Wood from Planted Forests: Global Outlook to 2030 - J.B. Carle and L.P.B. Holmgren Chapter 6: The Multiple Roles of Planted Forests - J. Evans Chapter 7: Policy, Institutional and Ownership Issues - D.A. Neilson and J. Evans Chapter 8: Sustainable Silviculture and Management - J. Evans Chapter 9: Summary and Conclusions - J. Evans Appendix: Planted Forest Areas by Country - A. Del Lungo
