References
Japanese
[Forest management and policy]
From the forests of the world to SDGs - Coexisting with and connecting with forests
(Written by Shingo Shibata, Sophia University Press, July 2022)
Based on analyses of historical background and the latest information, mainly in western countries, this document describes how foresters in the SDGs era should continue to lead the conservation and utilization of forests in the midst of major changes in societal expectations. Interesting possibilities of PES (Payment for Ecosystem Services) to realize cultural services, and innovative business development directions that focus on a wider range of ecosystem services are explored.
[General]
Forestry Encyclopedia
(Edited by Japan Forest Society, Maruzen Publishing, March 2021)
[General]
Wood industry in the SDGs era
(Written by Masafumi Inoue et al., January 2020)
[Forest management / policy]
Eco-Foresting
(Written by Shingo Shibata, March 2006)
This book illustrate the historical background of international forest policy and management mainly since the latter half of the 20th century, and provides new conceptual thoughts and measures to protect and utilize the forests of the world in 21th century. Two fundamental methodologies becoming indispensable in modern world: the ecosystem-based approach and participatory/collaborative policymaking, are also explained in detail with diverse examples.
[Environmental Economics]
A book on how to pay for the environment-PES (payment for ecosystem services)
(University Education Publishing, June 2019)
PES (Payment for Ecosystem Services) is considered to be one of promising mechanisms for protecting environment and also supporting sustainable community and regional development. In this book, the background, mechanism/theory, and actual cases and the latest findings of the PES initiative are illustrated. Today, when the healthy environment is becoming more and more scarce and is no longer freely available, it contains many useful tips for introducing the innovative solutions to protect the environment.
Foreign books
[Forest Management]
Ecological Forest Management
(J. Franklin, N. Johnson, et. Al. 2018.)
It summarizes the latest ideas and methods of ecological forest management that are emerging in the United States. It is the successor to Forest Management (Davis & Johnson), the standard textbook for forest management in the United States.
[Research Method]
Social Research Methods. Qualitative and Quantitative Approaches.
(WL Neuman. 7th edition. Pearson. 2011.)
This is a standard textbook on research methods for quantitative analysis and qualitative analysis.