This publication reaches out to anyone who is interested in the future of forestry, from foresters to policy-makers. It focuses on forestry in Asia and the Pacific and it celebrates the positive side of forest management. The book draws attention to what constitutes good forest management and highlights the diversity of management approaches which have proved to be innovative and successful. Forest destruction in Asia and the Pacific is extensive, but this publication highlights the steps undertaken by farmers, local communities and forest managers to safeguard the forests. Their dedication to forest management is inspiring. This publication diverts the society’s expectations from the grim future for forests that the media sells to and it shines a light on the possibility of innovative, successful and sustainable forest management plans that will protect the forests of Asia and the Pacific.