Sustainable forest management aims to maintain the ecological integrity and biodiversity of forests while allowing for responsible use of forest resources.

The Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) includes provisions for the conservation and sustainable use of forest ecosystems.

Reforestation refers to the planting of trees in areas that were previously forested but have been cleared or degraded.

Command-and-control regulation involves the use of government regulations and enforcement to control forest use and prevent deforestation.

Deforestation refers to the conversion of forest land to other uses, resulting in the loss of forest cover.

The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations is responsible for coordinating global efforts to combat deforestation and promote sustainable forest management.

Carbon sequestration refers to the process of capturing and storing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere in forests and other ecosystems.

Payment for ecosystem services (PES) involves providing financial incentives to landowners for maintaining or enhancing ecosystem services, such as carbon sequestration and biodiversity conservation.

Afforestation refers to the planting of trees in areas that were not previously forested.

The Paris Agreement is an international agreement that aims to limit global warming and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

Multiple-use forestry involves managing forests to provide a variety of benefits, including timber production, biodiversity conservation, and recreation.

Forest certification involves the independent verification of forest management practices to ensure that they meet certain sustainability standards.

Climate-smart forestry involves managing forests to enhance their resilience to climate change and other environmental stressors.

The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is responsible for coordinating global efforts to promote sustainable forest management and combat deforestation.

Ecosystem-based forest management involves managing forests to enhance their capacity to provide ecosystem services, such as water filtration and biodiversity conservation.