Monday, 7 January 2008

Social science

As well as the natural sciences, like biology, chemistry and physics, forestry involves the social sciences - the study of human behaviour and society. Forests provide many important benefits to people and communities.

Social forestry is the study of things like:

  • How people interact with forests
  • How foresters can improve engagement with local communities
  • How forests support employment and rural economies
  • How forests contribute to health and wellbeing

As a public body, the Forestry Commission has been particularly active in this area, but private forestry companies also make use of social forestry.



No comments: