Private Forests in the Global South: Untangling Research Trends and Gaps

Key Points

• Private forests in the Global South face significant gaps in research, particularly regarding biodiversity.
• Notably, sustainable management practices remain underexplored despite their importance for ecosystem health.
• Observational analysis of existing literature highlights trends in private forest management and conservation efforts.
• This indicates a need for increased focus on private forest research to better inform policy and practice.