Close to one out of every six persons directly depends on forests, with food being one essential aspect of this dependence. An even greater number rely on the ecosystem services of forests - notably soil and water protection and pollination - specifically for their food and nutrition. Forests and tree-based systems are particularly critical for food security and nutrition for the poorest and the most vulnerable, including women.

Authors: Vira, B.; Jamnadass, R.H.; Kleinschmit, D.; McMullin, S.; Mansourian, S.; Neufeldt, H.; Parrotta, J.A.; Sunderland, T.C.H.; Wildburger, C.

Subjects: forests, trees, landscape, food security, nutrition

Publication type: Chapter-R, Publication

Year: 2015

DOI: https://doi.org/10.11647/OBP.0085.07