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Forests and their role in achieving United Nations sustainable development goals
(Elsevier, 2025) Subhashree Patra; Purabi Saikia; Amit Kumar; Xiangdong Lei; Mohammed Latif Khan
Forests are vital for achieving the United Nations sustainable development goals (UN SDGs) due to varied ecological, economic, and social assistance. It has an integral role in addressing global concerns like food security, poverty alleviation, biodiversity loss, and climate action. Programs such as joint forest management, participatory forest management, and community as well as smallholder forestry play a significant role in enhancing productivity and economic growth of the region; such practices worldwide contributed a major part in achieving the UN SDGs by reducing unemployment and poverty, maintaining biodiversity, production, and consumption, etc. The production of nontimber forest products (NTFPs), timber harvesting, tourism, and timber-based enterprises were the significant factors contributing to sustainable economic growth and development. These approaches cumulatively contribute to several goals and targets of UN SDGs; therefore, considering the multitude of services provided by the forests, it is essential to conserve, protect, and manage through collaborative work, policy interventions, and sustainable practices that will mitigate climate change, promote food security, and conserve forests for future generations. © 2025 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
Forests for Inclusive and Sustainable Economic Growth
(Elsevier, 2025) Purabi Saikia; Amit Kumar; Mohammed Latif Khan; Xiangdong Lei
Forests for Inclusive and Sustainable Economic Growth addresses all major issues surrounding forest resources, also including global examples, case studies, literature reviews, latest developments, and future research prospects. To enhance understanding, the content is enriched with maps, figures, tables, and colorful illustrations, making it accessible to a broad readership. Students specializing in forest ecology and researchers will discover a wealth of knowledge on critical topics such as major ecological disturbances, the role of forests in poverty reduction and livelihood security, as well as participatory forest management techniques, landscape restoration, forest policies, and nature-based solutions. Importantly, this comprehensive volume highlights the pivotal role of forests in fostering employment, income generation, and food security to support inclusive and sustainable economic growth. © 2025 Elsevier Inc. All rights are reserved, including those for text and data mining, AI training, and similar technologies.