Forestry

Forestry is the science, art, and craft of creating, managing, using, conserving, and repairing forests, woodlands, and associated resources for human and environmental benefits. Forestry is practiced in plantations and natural stands. The science of forestry has elements that belong to the biological, physical, social, political and managerial sciences.

Modern practices

Modern forestry generally embraces a broad range of concerns, in what is known as multiple-use management, including the provision of timber, fuel wood, wildlife habitat, natural water quality management, recreation, landscape and community protection, employment, aesthetically appealing landscapes, biodiversity management, watershed management, erosion control, and preserving forests as 'sinks' for atmospheric carbon dioxide.

History

Forestry began with the first human settlements, with the discovery of fire, necessitating the need to have a continuous supply of wood. The science of forestry only began to develop in the 17th century, and modern forestry practices began in the 18th century.

See also

• Sustainable forestry
• Urban forestry
• Agroforestry
• Social forestry
• Forest ecology
• Forest management

External links

• Forestry Commission
• Forest Research

Forestry Resources
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