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Published: November 12, 2006
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paper examines the thin population and great wealth of natural resources, and how the Circumpolar North faces the 21st century with growing
social and economic dislocations and increasing scientific concern with anthropogenic stresses on the environment and resources. The paper highlights that as a consequence, an emerging complexity of
forestry issues are emanating from the threat of cultural dislocation and powerful socio-economic pressures impacting on local
communities and
regional and national groupings. Introduction Background An Overview of Forestry Issues Forestry and Social Issues in the International Context Sustainable Development and Self-Determination Health Issues-General Overview Indigenous Health Issues Education as a Social Issue Conclusion-The Impacts of Change Challenges Facing Arctic Communities
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