The document is a chapter outline that discusses several topics related to forests, grasslands, and nature conservation efforts around the world. It begins by listing learning outcomes for the chapter and then provides brief summaries of sections that will discuss the extent of remaining forests, threats to forests and grasslands, the purposes of parks and preserves in North America, wilderness areas, and restoration efforts. Specific sections will cover world forests, threats to forests, forest protection methods, temperate forests, harvest methods, fire management, ecosystem management, grasslands, parks and preserves, and landscape ecology.