120 experts met in Canada to investigate this matter further.
The latest IUFRO newsletter reports back on results produced by this Task Force, which was established in 2011. A target has been set to have zero forest loss by 2020. However, with the world’s current population growth, urbanisation, environmental pressures and climate change; increased pressures will be placed on the world’s forests. But forests and their bio-products can supply many solutions for the future global economy. The forests of the future will have to be more productive, resilient to diseases and pests, and adaptable to climate change. The future demand for forest products will probably be met by plantations that are able to maintain conservation and biodiversity standards and respect local communities needs and livelihoods.
The forest industry of the future is described as a “sun-rise” industry by IUFRO. They indicate that there are opportunities for bio-products such as energy, chemicals and materials. They also state that a shift to a larger spectrum of forest services is needed, such as recreation, carbon offsets and water management. The new green economy will have forest products substitute products derived from fossil fuels. It is expected that forest cover and the related services could expand through new plantations established in mosaic patterns, natural forest restoration and responsible farming.
This information appeared in Vol. 42, issue 9/2013 of IUFRO News. It can be accessed at http://www.iufro.org/publications/view/article/2013/10/01/iufro-news-vol-42-issue-9-early-october-2013/
The latest IUFRO newsletter reports back on results produced by this Task Force, which was established in 2011. A target has been set to have zero forest loss by 2020. However, with the world’s current population growth, urbanisation, environmental pressures and climate change; increased pressures will be placed on the world’s forests. But forests and their bio-products can supply many solutions for the future global economy. The forests of the future will have to be more productive, resilient to diseases and pests, and adaptable to climate change. The future demand for forest products will probably be met by plantations that are able to maintain conservation and biodiversity standards and respect local communities needs and livelihoods.
The forest industry of the future is described as a “sun-rise” industry by IUFRO. They indicate that there are opportunities for bio-products such as energy, chemicals and materials. They also state that a shift to a larger spectrum of forest services is needed, such as recreation, carbon offsets and water management. The new green economy will have forest products substitute products derived from fossil fuels. It is expected that forest cover and the related services could expand through new plantations established in mosaic patterns, natural forest restoration and responsible farming.
This information appeared in Vol. 42, issue 9/2013 of IUFRO News. It can be accessed at http://www.iufro.org/publications/view/article/2013/10/01/iufro-news-vol-42-issue-9-early-october-2013/