Forest Bioeconomy and Climate Change

The role of forest bioeconomy in addressing climate change is explored in this edited open-access volume, with a focus on scaling biobased products and sustainable production paths to lead to an economic paradigm shift. The authors propose climate-smart forestry as a useful approach for climate mitigation and adaptation of forests to climate change, as well as a sustainable increase of economic well-being based on forestry. The book illustrates the application of climate-smart forestry in EU countries with different forests and forest sectors.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 257 pages
Publication date: 18 August 2022
Publisher: Springer Nature Switzerland AG

This edited open-access volume delves into the crucial role of the forest bioeconomy in addressing climate change. The authors place a strong emphasis on planetary boundaries and the interconnectedness of the linear, growth-oriented economy with climate change and environmental degradation. While biobased products and sustainable production pathways have been developed, the challenge lies in scaling these initiatives to facilitate a transformative economic paradigm shift. Throughout the volume, these and other pertinent questions are explored in depth. Recognizing the persistence of climate change projected by scientific evidence, the authors also examine how forests can adapt to the increasing frequency and severity of forest disturbances expected due to changing climate conditions.

In response, the authors propose climate-smart forestry as a valuable approach for climate mitigation and adaptation of forests, as well as for the sustainable enhancement of economic well-being based on forestry. The book showcases the practical application of climate-smart forestry in the Czech Republic, Finland, Germany, and Spain, representing EU countries with diverse forest types and sectors. By highlighting these diverse case studies, the volume provides valuable insights into the potential of climate-smart forestry across different regions and contexts.

This proactive and inspiring volume serves as an essential resource for professionals in forest management, decision-makers, scientists, and forestry students. It offers a comprehensive understanding of the role of the forest bioeconomy in addressing climate change, while also providing practical solutions and strategies for sustainable forest development and management.

Weight: 427g
Dimension: 235 x 155 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783030992088
Edition number: 1st ed. 2022