Forest Management and Policy

A global analysis of climate-driven reversal risks in forests

This study maps global carbon reversal risks in forests under climate scenarios, finding high risks in certain regions and low in others, with a 31%-42% reversal likelihood over 100 years.

Long-term forest-sector mitigation and radiative forcing under contrasting management, climate, and substitution pathways

This study evaluates long-term forest-sector mitigation and radiative forcing under various management, climate, and substitution scenarios over 285 years, finding that mitigation efficiency depends on emissions timing, duration, and substitution factors.

Harvesting effects on forest condition indicators across Iberian forests: Implications for the EU Nature Restoration Regulation

The paper evaluates how harvesting affects forest condition indicators in Iberian forests over time and under different management conditions.

Multi-objective management of naturally regenerating beech forests: An ecological-economic optimization approach

The paper develops an ecological-economic optimization model for managing beech forests to balance timber harvesting and biodiversity, finding a trade-off between economic returns and conservation value.

The contribution of small protected areas to the big picture of forest conservation and restoration in Sweden

The paper assesses the contribution of small protected areas in Sweden to forest conservation and restoration over 30 years, finding they are critical but underrepresented and in decline.

Enhancing ecosystem service provision through the silvicultural management of European black pine stands from afforestation and reforestation

This study evaluates the impact of thinning intensity and frequency on ecosystem services in European black pine stands, finding that non-provisioning services benefit from longer intervals and that aesthetic and carbon values exceed timber production.

Evolution and paradigm shift in forest health research: A review on global trends and knowledge gaps

This paper reviews the evolution of forest health research, identifying trends, methodological shifts, and knowledge gaps in global forest health studies.

Ecologically and economically sustainable level of timber harvesting in boreal forests - defining the safe operating space for forest use

The paper develops a framework to determine sustainable timber harvesting levels in boreal forests by integrating ecological thresholds and management optimization, finding that old-growth forest proportion is the most challenging criterion to meet.