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Planted 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resources, have superseded naturally regenerating forests as the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.
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