Forest and Society
Scope & Guideline
Uniting voices for sustainable forest management.
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Social-Environmental Justice:
The journal explores the implications of forest policies on marginalized communities, emphasizing the need for equitable access to resources and participatory governance. - Community-Based Resource Management:
Research often highlights the role of local communities in forest management, focusing on indigenous practices, community forestry, and agroforestry as sustainable approaches to resource utilization. - Livelihood Diversification:
The journal addresses how forest resources contribute to the livelihoods of rural populations, examining strategies for diversification and adaptation amidst environmental and economic changes. - Agroforestry and Sustainable Development:
There is a significant focus on agroforestry systems, exploring their potential to enhance biodiversity, improve land productivity, and support local economies. - Impact of Climate Change and Policy Responses:
The journal investigates the effects of climate change on forest ecosystems and the adaptive strategies employed by communities, alongside the role of policy in facilitating these adaptations. - Ecosystem Services and Governance:
Research includes assessments of ecosystem services provided by forests and the governance frameworks necessary to manage these services effectively.
Trending and Emerging
- Post-Pandemic Recovery and Resilience:
Recent publications are increasingly addressing the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on forest-dependent communities, focusing on recovery strategies and the resilience of livelihoods. - Intersection of Gender and Forestry:
There is a growing emphasis on gender perspectives within forestry research, particularly concerning the roles of women in forest management and conservation efforts. - Participatory Governance and Social Networks:
Research is trending towards understanding the role of social networks and participatory governance in enhancing community engagement and effectiveness in forest management. - Climate Change Adaptation Strategies:
A notable increase in studies exploring adaptation strategies for communities facing climate change impacts highlights the urgency of addressing environmental challenges. - Agroecology and Sustainable Practices:
Emerging themes include agroecological practices that integrate traditional knowledge with modern techniques, promoting sustainability and resilience in forest and agricultural systems. - Indigenous Rights and Land Tenure:
The journal is increasingly focusing on the rights of indigenous peoples concerning land tenure and resource management, reflecting broader social movements advocating for justice and recognition.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Ecological Knowledge (TEK):
Although previously a significant theme, there seems to be a decline in research specifically dedicated to traditional ecological knowledge systems as compared to broader community-based management approaches. - Industrial Forestry Practices:
Research focused on industrial forestry practices and their impacts on local communities has decreased, with a shift towards more community-centric approaches in forest governance. - Historical Analysis of Forest Management:
There has been a noticeable reduction in papers analyzing historical perspectives on forest management, suggesting a pivot towards current practices and future-oriented research. - Biodiversity Conservation through State Policies:
The exploration of biodiversity conservation strictly through state-led initiatives and policies has waned, reflecting a growing skepticism towards top-down approaches in favor of community-led conservation. - Economic Valuation of Forest Resources:
The emphasis on economic valuation methods for forest resources has diminished, as the journal increasingly focuses on qualitative aspects of community interactions with forests.
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