The International Union of Forest Research Institutions special project World Forests, Society and Environment (IUFRO WFSE) is pleased to announce the publication of a new book “Forests and Society – Responding to Global Drivers of Change”. Many of the world´s forests and forestry are undergoing far reaching changes. An increasing number of global, complex, interacting environmental and socio-economic drivers of change affect forests and society. This book focuses on identifying the main global drivers of change and their direct and indirect effects on forests, forestry and forest dependent people. It proposes ways to reduce the adverse effects of these drivers and to take advantage of the benefits and opportunities they might bring. Read More
