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Definitions and Concepts – The Etymology and Use of the Terms Forest and Landscape

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In everyday language, concepts are often indefinite and the demarcation is imprecise. This can result in misunderstandings and to avoid this it is important for the researcher to define the concept in question. The aim of this chapter is to describe the etymology of the concepts of forests and landscapes with examples from different European languages and to discuss the different interpretations of these concepts within science and everyday terminology.The reader will gain an insight into the complexity of forest and landscape and gain an understanding of the fact that these concepts are dependent on the individual’s use and perception of the concept.

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  1. Department of Development and Planning, Aalborg University, Fibigerstraede 13, 9220, Aalborg East, Denmark

    Kirsten Krogh Hansen & Hanna Byskov Ovesen

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  1. Department of Civil Engineering, Aalborg University, Sohngaardsholmsvej 57, Aalborg, 9000, Denmark

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Hansen, K.K., Ovesen, H.B. (2011). Definitions and Concepts – The Etymology and Use of the Terms Forest and Landscape. In: Ritter, E., Dauksta, D. (eds) New Perspectives on People and Forests. World Forests, vol 9. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-007-1150-1_12

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