Publications on applying social science to forestry

 

'Proving it!' Evidence gathering for forest managers

This introduction to social science in forestry looks at how research knowledge can contribute to decision making. This introduces key approaches and practical aspects of gathering and using research information, and then considers how management problems can be framed as research questions and explore ways of collecting and analysing information to inform practical management.

By Suzanne Martin and Liz O'Brien.

Forestry Commission Information Note 64.

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Social Forestry

Questions and Issues

This publication contains the presentations given by Forest Enterprise, Forest Research and Forestry Commission speakers and the contributions made by all delegates in workshop discussion groups which focused on quality of life issues, stakeholders and their importance and social sustainability.

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Social Science in Forestry

An introductory paper to the concept of ‘Social Forestry’.

By Paul Tabbush, Liz O'Brien, Max Hislop and Suzanne Martin.

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Trees Are Company

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.

Edited by Liz O'Brien & Jenny Claridge.

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