THE ROLE AND SIGNIFICANCE OF SOCIAL FUNCTIONS OF FOREST ECOSYSTEMS

Abstract

The paper presents the basic characteristics of the social functions of forest ecosystems. The social functions of forests are not sufficiently affirmed and their value in the overall evaluation of forest functions it is not estimated often. The health-recreational role and the scientific-educational role of special purpose forests are of key social importance. The role and importance of social functions of forests in more developed societies are more promoted in public and have a greater impact on the community and on achieving social consensus on financial subsidies for sustainable forest management and social welfare in order for forest owners to earn other incomes noise function. The productive and public benefit functions of forests can be severely compromised due to risk factors resulting from global warming, fires, pests and diseases. Current generations need to show responsibility for inherited forest ecosystems and care for the sustainable development of all forest functions through a management system.