Natural resource management Just and equitable access| Developing and testing a methodology that represents diverse perceptions of the importance of forests MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY Maureen H. McDonough Hopkins
Neither of these approaches is satisfactory on its own. They should be replaced with an ecosystem analysis approach that includes the biotic and abiotic components. The most fundamental issue in sustainable forest management is the long-term productive capacity of individual sites, which is determined...
European Journal of Forest ResearchKlinga P, Smolko P, Krajmerova D, Paule L (2017) Landscape genetics highlight the importance of sustainable management in European mountain spruce forests: a case study on Western capercaillie. Eur J Forest Res. doi:10.1007/s10342-017-1034-7...
Additionally, there is a need for increased awareness and education about the importance of forests and the threats they face, as well as the benefits of sustainable forest management. In conclusion, forests are essential for maintaining the health of our planet's ecosystems, providing a range of...
sourced wood biomass, today issued the following statement in response to a public letter from 550 global scientists sent to the Presidents of the European Commission, European Parliament, and European Council outlining numerous climate benefits of woody biomass and sustainable forest management: ...
Forest landscape restoration that prioritizes local communities by affording them rights to manage and restore forests provides a promising option to align global agendas for climate mitigation, conservation, environmental justice and sustainable development. This is a preview of subscription content, access...
Open access to global forest data, especially ground-measured (in situ) records, is critical for saving the world’s forest systems. Integrated approaches to achieve sustainable data openness will involve legal assurances, shared ethics, innovative funding schemes and capacity development. ...
The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) hasemphasizedthe need for sustainable land management to help mitigate climate change and keep global warming below 1.5 degrees. IPCC estimates that 23 percent of GHG emissions are from agriculture, forestry, and Other Land Use (AFOLU)...
Although global changes are expected to intensify the impact of wind as a hazard, recent studies have emphasized the critical role wind plays in tree growth and development. Wind-induced swaying generates strains that the tree perceives, triggering a pro
Amid ongoing global crises related to climate change, environmental degradation, pandemics, poverty, peace and justice, the international community has established 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) as a roadmap to navigate the humanity through these uncharted waters. In parallel, signatories of the...