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Résumé :
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The meanings associated with trees, woods and forests in modern society are complex and wideranging and go beyond concerns with economics and timber production. People's appreciation of nature and woodlands is related to cultural, spriritual and ethical values. The need to explore these issues led Forest Research to organise a two day conference at Cardiff University in june 2001. The conference focused on social science research into woodlands and the natural environment. This publication provides the presentation papers, workshop discussions, questions and answers and plenary discussion from the conference. The presentations focused on three main themes : culture, values and meanings of woodlands and trees monitoring and modelling approaches to forest management ans sustainability community involvement in decision-making and management. The main aim of the conference was to outline the future direction for social forestry research and develop a broader perspective on issues connected with people and the environment. It provided the opportunity for a broad cross-section of government and non-governmental organisations, academics, practitioners and researchers to exchange knowledge, experience and ideas in this important subject area.
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