Reversing global forest fragmentation requires substantial changes in the way as a society we value and use forest land. We summarize here the challenges to reversing forest fragmentation and provide a synthesis of the major topics covered in this book. We follow this with an optimistic view of the many approaches that can be used to ensure that forest fragmentation is reduced with examples ranging from small-scale community ecological restoration in Scotland to large-scale ecological restoration in Sumatra. These inspirational projects provide hope for the future of global forest landscapes, but we still require changes in perception at multiple levels from individuals living in rural and still largely forested areas to global companies that incentivize large-scale land conversion. We hope that the pages of this book will go some way to ensuring the long-term persistence of forest landscapes that sustain a rich and fruitful habitat for generations to come.
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.1079/9781780642031.0158Altmetric score:
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Publication year
2014
Authors
Kettle C J; Harrison, R.D.; Koh L P
Language
English
Keywords
ecosystem services, biodiversity, landscapes
