Forest management
Definition
A branch of forestry concerned with the management (or sustainable management, as opposed to destructive logging) of existing forests. In the context of a carbon project, this is usually in order to enhance carbon stocks in the forest. This is different from afforestation and reforestation, although it equally represents a sink activity.
Source
"Glossary", Ecosecurities Limited. "Challenges for a business case for high-biodiversity REDD Projects and Schemes."- A Report for the Secretariat of the CBD, February 2009, Version1.2 http://www.illegallogging.info/uploads/ecosecurities REDD.pdf
Alternative definition
Includes management at all scales such as normative, strategic, tactical and operational level management.
Alternative source
FRA2005, FAO, 2006.