NDLI: Cultural heritage and biodiversity in the present forest management of the boreal zone in Scandinavia

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Author	Parviainen, Jari
Copyright Year	2015
Abstract	Almost all the boreal forests in the Scandinavian peninsula have been influenced by human societies, and, therefore, natural, original forests are very rare. In this article, the interaction between the old traditional forest uses and the present management practices are analysed and discussed. Historical uncontrolled use, slash-and-burn agriculture and overexploitation of forests for saw milling industry led to the establishment of regulations, forest acts, forestry education and forest management plans to prevent devastation during the 19th century. The various uses of forests include their direct land use, preservation of landscapes, building of forest structures, historical sites, human recreation (i.e., establishing mental relationships between people and the forest), forest settlements and rural development. Current boreal forest management is based on a multifunctional approach as applied by a "close-to-nature" management style. This management style is premised upon the notion that "everyman’s right" allows them to freely roam the forest on foot or by bicycle and enjoy activities such as pick berries and mushrooms in the forests. Currently being discussed are new approaches regarding commercial use of ecosystems on private land as it relates to the "everyman’s right" to enjoy the forest. Within the context of the modern lifestyle, forests help people recover from stress and provide physical inactivity. Research efforts are underway to find bioactive components in the forest for medical products. While the forests are mainly owned by private entities and families, the challenges of the future will be the lack of management, in the means how to reach the owners and how to motivate them.
Starting Page	445
Ending Page	452
Page Count	8
File Format	PDF
ISSN	13416979
Journal	Journal of Forest Research
Volume Number	20
Issue Number	5
e-ISSN	16107403
Language	English
Publisher	Springer Japan
Publisher Date	2015-08-06
Publisher Place	Tokyo
Access Restriction	One Nation One Subscription (ONOS)
Subject Keyword	Modern forest uses Multifunctional forest management Traditional forest uses Forestry Forestry Management Tree Biology Plant Sciences Plant Ecology
Content Type	Text
Resource Type	Article
Subject	Forestry

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