forest resilience

“The capacity of a forest to respond to a disturbance by resisting damage or stress and recovering quickly” (Catanzaro and D’Amato 2016). Actions that build resilience help a forest respond better to changing climatic conditions, and help maintain its functionality, while continuing to provide essential needs such as clean air, clean water, wildlife habitat, and recreational spaces (often referred to as ecosystem services). Resilience may be naturally occurring or achieved through management.