Developing a greater understanding of the ways in which trees benefit society and improving delivery of those benefits.
This research aims to develop an understanding about the relationships between forestry and society by concentrating on the social dimensions of sustainable forest management.
Research
- Evaluation and appraisal of the social dimensions of forestry
- Forest economics: appraisal, valuation and incentives
- Forest governance: planning, partnerships and participation
- Society and diversity in relation to trees, woods and forests
- Trees and woods for well-being and quality of life
Research programmes are led from the Centre for Human and Ecological Sciences and is performed by the Social and Economic Research Group.
Cross-cutting social and economic research topics
- Climate change and society
- Forestry, sustainable behaviours and behaviour change
- Urban forestry and society
Forthcoming events
Publications
- Scientific and technical publications about people, trees and woodlands
- Newsletter of the Forest Research Social and Economic Research Group - 'Growing Places' - latest issue Winter 2011/2012
- Short summaries of projects
Two-page research summaries outlining their background, objectives, methods, findings and recommendations.
Related products and services
- Research Forests - Conduct studies with access to 50 years’ scientific data
- Social research services to the forestry sector:
- Advice on the design and conduct of social research
- Research project design and management
- Advice on social issues in forestry
- Evaluation of social programmes
- Advice on the design and conduct of research exploring governance and public involvement.
For further information contact
Dr Anna Lawrence
Head of Social and Economic Research Group
Centre for Human and Ecological Sciences
Forest Research
Northern Research Station
Roslin
Midlothian EH25 9SY
Tel: 0131 445 2176
Fax: 0131 445 5124
Email: anna.lawrence@forestry.gsi.gov.uk
Other research themes
Science & technical disciplines
Research
EU research
