China Natural Resources Series: Forest Volume

Author: Editorial Committee of the Series "Natural Resources of China"
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Publishing Date: 1995-12-01
Features: The compilation of the Forest Volume of the "Series on Natural Resources of China" was carried out under the unified guidance of the State Planning Commission. The Forestry Ministry attached great importance to this work and organized efforts. Preparations began in August 1992 and, after nearly one and a half years, the writing task was completed. The book consists of 11 chapters, with its main content including: forests, the concept and characteristics of forest resources, their role, as well as forest resource surveys and changes in forest resources since the founding of the country; an overview of forest resources; the distribution, characteristics, and evaluation of forest resources; an overview of major forest types and their resources; forest type resources and their development; wildlife resources and their protection; the construction and management of nature reserves; the registration, management, and development of forest resources, as well as forecasts on the future trends of forest resources. The Forest Volume of the "Series on Natural Resources of China" objectively reflects the status of China's forest resources, with rich content, accurate and detailed data, providing consultation and references for leaders at all levels to formulate forestry policies, decisions, plans, and guidelines for development and construction. It has strong practicality and reference value. This is a fundamental task in China's forestry development.