Bridging the Gap between Public and Professional Perceptions of Forests and Trees: Enhancing Social and Cultural Literacy in Education and Research-2022WWD研讨会

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会议名称:“2022世界木材日”研讨会暨第四届国际林联(IUFRO)林产品文化研究组讨论会
会议时间:2022年3月21日

报告嘉宾:John Parrotta
嘉宾简介:国际林联主席(2019-2024),美国农业部林务局研发人员
 

摘要:
The sustainable management of forests fundamentally depends on the choices that people make, shaped by perceptions of the relative importance of forest-related environmental, economic, social and cultural values. Current approaches to forestry education at all levels, including public education, places a strong emphasis on the biophysical and economic aspects of forest ecosystems, forest management and utilization of forest products. While these are essential, they may not be sufficient to ensure strong public support and enthusiasm for forest conservation and sustainable utilization of wood and non-wood forest products. In this presentation, I will make a case for a greater emphasis on the social factors, as well as the cultural and spiritual motivations that affect how people view forests and their management in different socioecological contexts. Such an expanded understanding of the diversity of beliefs and perspectives that motivate people to appreciate and value (or not) the multiple goods and services that forest and trees provide can improve our forest conservation and management actions as well as enhance public education and long-term support for sustainable forest management.

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