Sustainable Forest Management
Timber extraction practices maintaining forest ecosystem function, biodiversity, and productivity for perpetual yields.
Real World
The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certifies timber from companies like IKEA's suppliers, ensuring trees are selectively harvested and forests are replanted, so IKEA can sell 'sustainable wood' products without permanently destroying forest ecosystems.
Exam Focus
When evaluating SFM, always contrast economic benefits against ecological costs using named certification schemes like FSC.
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