Challenges Facing the Improvement of Forest Management in the Hyrcanian Forests of Iran

A hierarchical framework, the Sustainable Hyrcanian Forest Management Model (SHFMM), emerges as a promising solution to address challenges hindering sustainable forest management (SFM) in Iran's Hyrcanian forests. These challenges include inconsistent policies, reliance on outdated techniques, and conflicts between policymakers and local communities. The SHFMM proposes a collaborative approach that empowers state and private sectors to make decisions while fostering cooperation among all stakeholders. Developed through independent studies of forest management in the region, this model offers site-specific lessons with broader applicability.

Goushehgir, Z., Feghhi, J., & Innes, J. L. (2022). Challenges Facing the Improvement of Forest Management in the Hyrcanian Forests of Iran. Forests, 13(12), 2180. https://doi.org/10.3390/f13122180