The UK framework for sustainable development, ‘One Future –
Different Paths’ published in March 2005 set out five
principles, which have been adopted by the UK Government, and
each of the devolved administrations. Each of the principles
puts society at the heart of sustainability. - Living within
environmental limits. - Ensuring a strong, healthy and just
society. - Achieving a sustainable economy. - Using sound
science responsibly. - Promoting good governance. We recognised
the social dimension of sustainable forestry and woodlands at an
early stage, leading in 1998 to the development of a social
research capacity in Forest Research that has continued to
develop. The organisation of the social research programme
reflects the five principles, adapted to meet the particular
needs of the Forestry Commission. The programme is designed
around the following themes: - learning from research and
interpreting and communicating research findings; - supporting
communities; - good governance in forestry and woodlands; -