Evolution of the forest’s attributes and matching policy

Abstract

Due to the embarrassment that may occur from trying to define the forest in the present situation, this paper gives a new approach through the functional analysis of the forest rather than a simple physical description. Here, the forest is now actually the result of natural and social work. The forest has provided the environment, the economic resources and the infrastructure, respectively, and for now, the forest appears as a structured body and takes responsibility in modern human society. With its characteristics of varied hierarchical structure, limited functions, an open system, a dynamic system, moderate mould ability, varied stable equilibrium, etc., it is suggested that the related matching policy on forests should be updated as follows: to define the forest in its entirety, to specialize the public management, to diversify the management objectives, and to cultivate the forest as a continuous procedure. From the experiences of developed countries, we establish a new state-owned forest system.

Keywords

forest / attribute / infrastructure / evolution / matching policy