Forestry research aims to develop and improve forest management practices to ensure the sustainable use of forest resources.

Forest economics is not a type of forestry research. It is a branch of economics that deals with the management and use of forest resources.

Silviculture research aims to study the growth and development of trees, develop methods for forest regeneration, and improve forest stand structure.

Pollarding is not a method of forest regeneration. It is a technique used to maintain trees at a certain height by repeatedly cutting back the branches.

Forest genetics research aims to study the genetic diversity of forest trees, develop methods for tree breeding, and improve the resistance of trees to pests and diseases.

Insect pests are not a type of forest pathology. They are a type of forest entomology.

Forest entomology research aims to study the biology and ecology of forest insects, develop methods for insect pest control, and improve the resilience of forests to insect pests.

Wildfire is not a type of forest fire. It is a general term used to describe any uncontrolled fire that occurs in a natural area.

Forest fire research aims to study the behavior of forest fires, develop methods for forest fire prevention and suppression, and improve the resilience of forests to fire.

Afforestation is not a type of forest conservation. It is the process of planting trees in an area where there were previously no trees.

Sustainable forest management aims to ensure the long-term health and productivity of forests, protect biodiversity, and provide a sustainable supply of forest products.

Forest reserve is not a type of protected area. It is a type of forest land that is managed for the production of timber and other forest products.

Reforestation aims to restore forests that have been damaged or destroyed, increase forest cover, and improve biodiversity.

Forests are not a source of pollution. They help to clean the air and water.

The future of forestry research will focus on developing new technologies to improve forest management, studying the impact of climate change on forests, and developing new methods for forest conservation.