Australia’s forests and forestry glossary
Ecologically sustainable forest management (ESFM)
The integration of commercial and non-commercial values of forests so that the welfare of society (both material and non-material) is improved, while ensuring that the values of forests (whether as a resource for commercial use, for conservation, or for ecosystem services) are not lost or degraded for current and future generations.
Some jurisdictions have legislated principles of ecologically sustainable forest management that have to be considered in managing public forests.