Reducing Wildfire Risk through Sustainable Forest Management
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Lebanon’s forest landscapes are
unique in the Mediterranean region and, over the centuries,
have provided multiple socioeconomic, cultural, and
environmental benefits. However, societal changes have had a
significant impact on these landscapes, putting them at risk
of further degradation. Lifestyle changes and restrictions
on access to forests and woodlands have contributed to the
abandonment of traditional community use, management, and
protection of forests. This neglect has left forests
vulnerable to arson, vandalism, and natural disasters. This
Lebanon Forest Note articulates opportunities for
supporting the protection and sustainable management of
Lebanon's forest landscapes. It considers the
increasing pressure on natural resources due to
anthropogenic activities/stresses, as well as their
increased vulnerability to climate change and natural
disasters, especially forest fires. The note presents a
forward-looking business case for Lebanon to protects its
forest ecosystem services, while increasing the
socioeconomic benefits for Lebanon's sustainable
development goals and global environmental commitments.
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SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS, GLOBAL ENVIRONMENTAL COMMITTMENT, FORESTS AND CLIMATE CHANGE, WINDFIRE RISK MANAGEMENT, ECONOMIC VALUE OF FORESTS, FOREST BIODIVERSITY