4th SSRP Sustainability debateForests are a major repository of
nature, home to 92% of the earth’s biomass and 80% of its
terrestrial biodiversity. Forests regulate the major biogeochemical
cycles as well as climate. They also play a profound cultural role in
society.
On the other hand, society also places big demands on forests for
food, fuel, timber, shelter, amongst others. The consequence is often
forest degradation or destruction: only about 65% of pre-agricultural
forest cover remains, and only 16% of current forested land is
protected.
So what should be our policy and attitude towards FORESTS? Should we
continue to use them to enhance our wellbeing, or FENCE THEM IN TO
CONSERVE THEIR NATURAL VALUE? These are two of many critical
questions that will be addressed in the 4th SSRP Sustainability Debate
on the International Day of Forests by a distinguished panel of
experts.
Panel includes:
HELEN DANCER: Lecturer in Law at the University of Sussex in the
fields of the anthropology of law, human-forest relationships, land
rights and justice.
JAMES FAIRHEAD: Professor of Social Anthropology at the University
of Sussex, with distinct interests in anthropogenic landscapes and
indigenous agro-ecological knowledge.
DOUGAL DRIVER: Chief Executive of Grown in Britain, Vice Chairman of
the Society for the Environment and Director of Woodland Enterprises
Ltd. Dougal is working to drive strategic change in forestry and
develop a wood culture throughout Britain.
MIKA PECK: Senior Lecturer in Evolution, Behaviour and Environment at
the University of Sussex, dedicating his work to the conservation
biology of tropical rainforests.
We will hear positioning statements from the panel then the floor will
be open for your questions. We look forward to seeing you at this
exciting event
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