Forest ecosystem management aims to maintain the health of forests. This involves understanding how forests develop and assessing their overall health. It differs from traditional forest management. Key points include: (1) Keeping forest ecosystem health should be a priority in management; (2) Strategies for managing forests are based on the theory of ecosystem health; (3) Specific management actions help maintain forest ecosystem health, leading to sustainable benefits for society and nature. Shifting the focus from exploiting forests to preserving their health is crucial for long-term ecological, economic, and social advantages.