Forest

The forest is often imagined as a wooded area, sometimes with or without birds and animals. However, the significance of forests extends beyond the visual experience. this perception is greatly influenced by cultural, economic, political, social and scientific factors. this contribution outlines the various meanings that have developed around the concept of forest. Drawing on a case study, it also explains how this concept is operationalized in practice and the resulting conflicts that arise when multiple meanings converge in a given situation.