Forest Management and Policy

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.

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.

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.