Publication of a general interest book on the value and importance of forests as the source of life / Lead author: Professor Chang-Bae Lee, Department of Forest Environment Systems
- 25.05.21 / 이정민
An introductory book titled “The Earth, Humanity, and the Forest of Life,” which explains the importance of forests, forest science information, and related issues in an easy-to-understand manner, was published on May 15, Teacher's Day.
The book was authored by Professor Lee Chang-bae (lead author), Professor Park Ji-hyun, Professor Lim, Chul-Hee, and Professor Lee Kyung-hak from the Department of Forest and Environmental Systems at Kookmin University, with contributions from 19 experts from major universities and research institutions in the field of forest science in Korea, including Seoul National University, Korea University, and the National Institute of Forest Science. It is a general-interest book that explores the forest, the source of life, from various perspectives based on scientific evidence.
The book is structured into three parts: Part 1, “Forests Where Life Thrives,” which introduces the origin of forests, the evolution of plants, biological networks, and the history of our forests; Part 2, “Forests, the Well-being of Humanity,” which explores the use and changes of forests as the birthplace of human civilization and the benefits forests provide to humanity; and Part 3, “The Earth We Must Protect,” which addresses the crises facing forests due to climate change and development, as well as international efforts and prospects for the future.
The authors emphasize that forests are not simply collections of trees but ecological communities that harbor diverse life, and that coexisting with forests is the solution to the climate crisis facing the Earth and humanity. They also hope that the diverse values and roles of forests, as well as the importance of sustainable use and management, will be widely recognized by the public.
This book was published with the support of the Forest Service and the Korea Forest Promotion Agency and has been featured in various media outlets, including the Republic of Korea Policy Briefing. Currently, the Forest Service is developing high school textbooks in collaboration with the Ministry of Education and other government agencies using this book as a reference, with plans to provide them to specialized high school students starting in 2026. Professor Lee Chang-bae is currently participating as the lead author in the development of these textbooks.
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An introductory book titled “The Earth, Humanity, and the Forest of Life,” which explains the importance of forests, forest science information, and related issues in an easy-to-understand manner, was published on May 15, Teacher's Day.
The book was authored by Professor Lee Chang-bae (lead author), Professor Park Ji-hyun, Professor Lim, Chul-Hee, and Professor Lee Kyung-hak from the Department of Forest and Environmental Systems at Kookmin University, with contributions from 19 experts from major universities and research institutions in the field of forest science in Korea, including Seoul National University, Korea University, and the National Institute of Forest Science. It is a general-interest book that explores the forest, the source of life, from various perspectives based on scientific evidence.
The book is structured into three parts: Part 1, “Forests Where Life Thrives,” which introduces the origin of forests, the evolution of plants, biological networks, and the history of our forests; Part 2, “Forests, the Well-being of Humanity,” which explores the use and changes of forests as the birthplace of human civilization and the benefits forests provide to humanity; and Part 3, “The Earth We Must Protect,” which addresses the crises facing forests due to climate change and development, as well as international efforts and prospects for the future.
The authors emphasize that forests are not simply collections of trees but ecological communities that harbor diverse life, and that coexisting with forests is the solution to the climate crisis facing the Earth and humanity. They also hope that the diverse values and roles of forests, as well as the importance of sustainable use and management, will be widely recognized by the public.
This book was published with the support of the Forest Service and the Korea Forest Promotion Agency and has been featured in various media outlets, including the Republic of Korea Policy Briefing. Currently, the Forest Service is developing high school textbooks in collaboration with the Ministry of Education and other government agencies using this book as a reference, with plans to provide them to specialized high school students starting in 2026. Professor Lee Chang-bae is currently participating as the lead author in the development of these textbooks.
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