Yet in order to sustain the long - term health of the forests they depend on, they need sustainable economic opportunities that provide alternatives to agricultural conversion or irresponsible timber harvesting. (rainforest-alliance.org)
The goal of forest management is to restore the ecological health of forests so they become more resilient to fire. (scientificamerican.com)
Appalachian Woodlands Alliance (U.S.) Rainforest Alliance is partnering with forest products leaders Avery Dennison, Columbia Forest Products, Domtar, Evergreen Packaging, Kimberly - Clark, Staples, and the US Forest Service to work with private landowners in this three - year project aiming to improve the productivity and health of forests in the southeastern US, an area historically dependent upon the coal industry, by fostering sustainable practices. (thefrogbusinessblog.org)