Forestry Holistic Education: A Comparative Study of Worldwide Forestry Education and Its Beneficiaries

Introduction Of Forest Education

Forest School (FS) is a widely recognized outdoor education program that has gained popularity and is used globally. Forest School, which encompasses a wide range of backgrounds, has a primary goal of fostering the development of various personal qualities in children within natural learning environments. Additionally, it seeks to encourage in children and youth an awareness of the significance of forests for human life and the economy of countries (Cree and McCree, 2012). Forest School is an educational concept that originated in Scandinavia (Bradley & Male, 2017). Forest School has gained popularity in many industrialized nations as an educational approach to promote understanding of nature conservation, ecosystems, and afforestation. This approach aims to cultivate future leaders in the field of forestry (Egan et al., 2022). Forest-based outdoor education offers a remarkable and distinctive learning opportunity for children and students. It involves immersing oneself in natural environments, such as forests, to acquire essential skills in decision-making, problem-solving, and risk-taking. Simultaneously, participants gain knowledge about the environment as well as the numerous advantages of forests. Forestry as a professional study curriculum is typically offered in colleges and universities worldwide, albeit with some geographical limitations. This chapter explores the global landscape of forestry education, focusing on the historical context, current trends, and difficulties. It particularly highlights the varying expectations placed on the profession in different locations.