Past, present, and future of forest accounting: an overview of the French experience.

Aims: This paper reminds the historical context of the development of the European framework for forest accounting and claims in favor of a better integration of economic and environmental issues in a consistent accounting framework. Context: Few articles are available on this topic, especially about development on forest accounting in France. Method: The French experience in this field is presented as expression of importance and difficulties related to this exercise. Conclusion: Discussion is open on broader international theoretical and practical challenges beyond forest accounting. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]