Chinese Forest Resources and Sustainable Development - China's General Program for Sustainable Development (Volume 6)

Author: Chief Editor Jiang Zehui
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Publish Date: 2007-02-01
Features: This book is Volume 6 of the "General Outline of China's Sustainable Development." Forests are the main component of terrestrial ecosystems and a vital guarantee for national ecological security, providing abundant forest products and services for sustainable economic and social development. The issue of forests is also a focal point of international concern. This book conducts in-depth and systematic research and discussion on various aspects, including the status, functions, benefits, distribution levels, strategic thinking, conservation and management, key projects, supply and demand of products, resource utilization, and policy measures of forest resources in the context of China's forestry development and ecological construction in the new era. As a showcase of the research outcomes of the major national development strategy "China Sustainable Development Forestry Strategy Research," it represents the collective wisdom of 60 academicians, senior experts, and over 200 experts from diverse disciplines. The book is rich in content, offers novel perspectives, and is well-supported by comprehensive data.
This book can serve as a reference for decision-makers, planners, and managers at all levels, as well as researchers from international organizations, relevant research institutions, enterprises, and university students and faculty engaged in theoretical research and practice of sustainable development. At the same time, as one of the major documentary collections of the "General Outline of China's Sustainable Development," it will be an ideal choice for book collections both domestically and internationally.