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The aim of this book is to contribute to a better understanding of the huge range of issues that affect forests, forestry and forest science, and also to clarify the large range of benefits that they can offer for overcoming the environmental problems of the age. This book is intended to be of use both for scientists and forestry professionals who might not be familiar with all the work going on outside their immediate area of expertise, and also for policy makers, business and political leaders and who might be involved in making decisions about these issues.
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Fenning, T. (2014). Introduction. In: Fenning, T. (eds) Challenges and Opportunities for the World's Forests in the 21st Century. Forestry Sciences, vol 81. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-007-7076-8_1
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