State of the world forests 2009

What will be the impact on forests of future economic development, globalized trade and increases in the world's population? The 2009 edition of the biennial State of the World's Forests looks forward, with the theme "Society, forests and forestry: adapting for the future". The report summarizes the outlook for forests and forestry in each region, and considers how forestry will have to adapt for the future. This volume will serve as a source of information to support forest-related policy and research, and will stimulate creative thinking and debate to enhance the future of the world's forests.