Chapter 9 Integrated forestry management: promoting biodiversity and conservation
Introduction
Forests are among the most biodiverse and ecologically valuable ecosystems on Earth, providing essential habitat for countless plant and animal species, regulating climate, purifying air and water, and supporting the livelihoods of millions of people worldwide. However, unsustainable forestry practices, deforestation, habitat fragmentation, and illegal logging pose significant threats to forest biodiversity and ecosystem integrity. In response, integrated forestry management (IFM) emerges as a holistic and adaptive approach that seeks to balance the ecological, social, and economic dimensions of forest management while promoting biodiversity conservation ...
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