IUCN's Forest Conservation Programme envisions a future of diverse and connected forest landscapes that are able to support biodiversity, secure local livelihoods and adapt to economic, social and biophysical change. The "Conserving Forest Ecosystems" series is designed to explore key forest-related research questions and highlight opportunities for technical innovation in the field of forest conservation and sustainable management. The aim of the series is to provide natural resource managers and decision-makers with authoritative, science-based knowledge for conserving, managing and restoring forests worldwide.