Restoring forest ecosystems: The human dimension

Why should society restore forest ecosystems! What kinds of restorations ar e likely to succeed socially as well as ecologically! How do we maintain th e volunteer force needed to implement and maintain restoration projects! Sc holars are beginning to address these questions and finding that human dime nsions are key to the successful implementation and maintenance of restorat ion projects. We recommend making clear the range of benefits resulting fro m restoration, negotiating ecologically sound and socially acceptable alter natives, and creating volunteer communities that sustain projects over the long run.