Enhancing the Social Dimension of Sustainable Forest Management in the Context of the Benefits of Forests to Human Health and Well-being

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Scientific evidence exists which probes that exposure to forests has a significant impact on human health. Forests are a unique place for leisure activities, restoration, recovery from stress and further social and therapeutic interventions and forest environment has positive effects on physical and psychological health. Forests provide an ideal venue for recreation, sport, tourism, but also education to sustainable development, as being in nature stimulates emotional wellbeing, support responsibility and empathy. Rational management of forests, so called Sustainable Forest Management (SFM), secures that forests provide such services continuously. PromotionKeywords | forests and human health, benefits and impacts of forests, sustainable forest management, social aspects, green jobs