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What is Ecological Forestry?

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Ecology is the study of the interrelationships among living organisms and their non-living environment (climate, slope, geology, soils, time, disturbance, etc.), while forestry is in some ways like agriculture involving the planting, harvesting, and use of trees by humans. Ecological forestry reminds us to use the forest in a sustainable way, to conserve our natural resources for now and future generations.

The following may be helpful:

http://www.familyforests.org/ecoforestry/

Anthony Brach Ph.D.


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