A systematic review of gender and forest ownership in the global north: Empirical trends and theoretical challenges

Research interest in gender and its implications for forest ownership in the Global North has increased over recent decades, contributing to a growing body of empirical studies. At the same time, the historical dominance of men and masculinities in forestry and forest management has shaped both policy and knowledge production, creating persistent biases in how forest ownership is understood. To assess the current state of scientific knowledge on gender and forest ownership in the Global North, t