Sustainable development of forestry is linked to the development of forestry science and its implementation in practice. Forests, as the most complex terrestrial ecosystems on Earth, are exposed to various negative impacts, which cause a growing need for a stronger link between forestry science and practice. The Conference will address the role of forestry science in forestry practice in terms of realization of different forest functions and values which are the most relevant for sustainable development of forestry. Consequently, ecological, economic, and social functions of forest ecosystems under different management regimes will be discussed.
