Global forestry: international and national strategic directions for sustainable spatial development

The article outlines the main strategic guidelines for sustainable spatial development of forest management at different hierarchical levels of forest management (global, national, regional and local), which are related to the formation of a sustainable forest management system on an ecosystem basis in accordance with international principles and agreements on sustainable forest development. Emphasis is placed on the formation of the system of international ecological management of forestry for the implementation of the ecosystem approach in the system of spatial forest management. The necessity of forming a fundamentally new state ecologically oriented forest policy of Ukraine, based on the reassessment of human views on the role of forests in the global environment, was stated. The basic requirements for ecologically oriented national forest policy in the field of rational use and reproduction and protection of forest resources are formed. The main ways of solving environmental problems in the system of sustainable forestry are also outlined. The main directions of long-term development of global forestry are determined. The main directions of long-term development of global forestry are determined. The main components of international regulation of relations between states in the field of compliance with environmental requirements in the field of forestry have been formed.

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Sustainable Forest Management, FLEGT, and REDD+: Exploring Interlinkages to Strengthen Forest Policy Coherence

Sustainability ◽

10.3390/su10124841 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 10 (12) ◽

pp. 4841 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Yitagesu Tekle Tegegne ◽

Mathias Cramm ◽

Jo Van Brusselen

Keyword(s):

Developing Countries ◽

Forest Management ◽

Sustainable Forest Management ◽

Action Plan ◽

Forest Policy ◽

Forest Degradation ◽

Policy Coherence ◽

Forest Law ◽

Verification Systems

Sustainable forest management (SFM) is a concept that guides forest management and policy globally. Over the past decades, two prominent regimes have emerged at the global level that can strengthen SFM: The European Union's Action Plan on Forest Law Enforcement, Governance, and Trade (FLEGT) and the United Nations’ mechanism for reducing emissions from deforestation and forest degradation in developing countries, and the role of conservation, sustainable management of forests and enhancement of forest carbon stocks in developing countries (REDD+). However, the understanding of how FLEGT and REDD+ can interlink with SFM to strengthen forest policy coherence is limited. Enhancing knowledge about interlinkages and synergies is important in view of recent global commitments to strengthen policy coherence. This study employed content analysis of the main global policy documents related to FLEGT and REDD+ to identify (i) the potential contributions of the two regimes to SFM, and (ii) strategies to manage the interlinkages among SFM, FLEGT, and REDD+. The results revealed several potential interlinkages, such as monitoring, reporting, and verification systems, establishing the enabling conditions of SFM, and addressing drivers of forest degradation. However, the interlinkages must be managed if their potential is to be realized. For this, the study proposes three approaches to managing the interlinkages and catalyzing progress toward SFM.

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Building extension into S&T: Is this the missing link?

The Forestry Chronicle ◽

10.5558/tfc78128-1 ◽

2002 ◽

Vol 78 (1) ◽

pp. 128-132 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Christine Hollstedt

Keyword(s):

Sustainable Development ◽

Forest Management ◽

Information Management ◽

Sustainable Forest Management ◽

Science And Technology ◽

Forest Policy ◽

Knowledge Based ◽

Forestry Extension ◽

Forest Science

Extension is a multi-faceted learning discipline. It is a process that works with people and the best available science and information to achieve a desired change. While science and technology provide information and tools to support sustainable development, it is the extension of this knowledge to those who must make decisions that enables innovation and sustainable forest management. There are many attempts at improving the links between the forest science and technology community, and the forest policy and management communities. It is time to make a long-term investment in forestry extension infrastructure to enable a science and knowledge-based innovative sector. Key words: extension, sustainable forest management, science and technology, information management, knowledge management

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Forest policy goals in Poland in light of the current forestry aims in Europe Part 2. Forest policy priorities in Europe

Forest Research Papers ◽

10.2478/frp-2018-0018 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 79 (2) ◽

pp. 169-179

Author(s):

Adam Kaliszewski

Keyword(s):

Climate Change ◽

Forest Management ◽

Policy Development ◽

Sustainable Forest Management ◽

Forest Policy ◽

The European Union ◽

Policy Goals ◽

Almost All ◽

Council Of Ministers

Abstract The aim of the paper was to evaluate the priorities set for policy-making in forestry formulated under the Forest Europe process and in programmes, policies, strategies and legal acts of the European Union after 1997, which is also the year when the Polish ‘National Forest Policy’ was adopted by the Council of Ministers. During the last two decades, rapid policy development has been occurring Europe-wide. Forest policy goals defined within the Forest Europe process have also been reflected in EU’s strategic documents and legal acts and both processes are complementary as well as influencing each other. Forest policy priorities after 1997 cover all three major aspects of sustainable forest management (SFM): ecological, economic and social. However, the main emphasis has been put on economic and social aspects of SFM. The key priorities defined in numerous Forest Europe and EU documents are the following: enhancing the role of forests and forest management in mitigating climate change including the promotion of production and wide use of wood; adapting forests to climate change and changing environmental conditions; conserving, protecting and enhancing forest biodiversity; enhancing the role of forests and forest management in rural development; fostering coordination and cross-sectoral cooperation within forestry. The need for enhancing forest research has been pointed out in almost all analysed Forest Europe commitments as well as in numerous EU documents.

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Conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity in Canada's forests: Progress and challenges

The Forestry Chronicle ◽

10.5558/tfc79761-4 ◽

2003 ◽

Vol 79 (4) ◽

pp. 761-768

Author(s):

Brenda J McAfee

Keyword(s):

Forest Management ◽

Boreal Forests ◽

Sustainable Forest Management ◽

Sustainable Use ◽

Ecosystem Approach ◽

Natural State ◽

Emerging Issues ◽

Northern Forests ◽

High Degree

This paper is a summary of an assessment of the forest community's progress toward meeting its commitment to the Canadian Biodiversity Strategy of maintaining the extent, diversity and health of a large portion of the world's temperate and boreal forests. The past decade's success with current sustainable forest management programs has been important in achieving Canada's custodial responsibilities. So, too, is our enviable position of a high degree of public ownership of forests, the wilderness nature of most northern forests and limited development that has largely retained forests in their natural state. As Canada develops a new National Forest Strategy, there is again the opportunity to examine emerging issues and develop new programs to meet the challenges over the next five years. Canada has made considerable progress in achieving a strong commitment to biodiversity conservation by establishing a variety of new mechanisms to monitor and deliver programs. The Canadian Biodiversity Strategy is a long-term commitment that requires sustained resources and co-operation from a variety of governmental, industry and community interests. Key words: forest biodiversity, sustainable forest management, ecosystem approach.

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Forest management: A dynamic evolving profession

The Forestry Chronicle ◽

10.5558/tfc75213-2 ◽

1999 ◽

Vol 75 (2) ◽

pp. 213-217 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

John Fedkiw ◽

James H. Cayford

Keyword(s):

Forest Management ◽

Sustainable Forest Management ◽

Learning Experience ◽

Public Lands ◽

Ecosystem Approach ◽

The Public ◽

Management Learning ◽

The Usa ◽

Forest Use

This paper addresses the long-term evolving nature of forest management as reflected in Managing Multiple Uses on National Forests, 1905–1995, a new book, and recently published perspectives on Canadian forest management. It elaborates new understandings about the nature of forest management on public lands and proposes a new definition. It identifies forest management as a continuous, unending learning experience, and explains how it has been on the Pathway toward a fully holistic ecological approach from the beginning. It closes on the current dilemma in Canada and the USA – the lack of agreement among the public about the desirable use and management of their forests. Key words: management learning experience, ecosystem approach, sustainable forest management, public forest use dilemma

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Wie nachhaltig ist die Schweizer Forstpolitik? Das Nachhaltigkeits-Assessment der Schweizer Forstpolitik: Vorgehen und wichtigste Resultate | How Sustainable Is Swiss Forest Policy? The Sustainability Assessment of Swiss Forest Policy: Approach and Main Results

Schweizerische Zeitschrift fur Forstwesen ◽

10.3188/szf.2000.0472 ◽

2000 ◽

Vol 151 (12) ◽

pp. 472-479 ◽

Cited By ~ 4

Author(s):

Ingrid Kissling-Näf

Keyword(s):

Forest Management ◽

Sustainable Forest Management ◽

Sustainability Assessment ◽

Forest Policy ◽

Sustainability Indicators ◽

International Level ◽

Definition Of ◽

International Experts

A group of international experts evaluated whether the aims and instruments of Swiss forest policy are suitable for the promotion of sustainable forest management based on the pan-European criteria. Approach and main results are presented as well as the method developed for the definition of sustainability indicators as an instrument for the evaluation of sectoral policies and the possibility of a transfer of methods and indicators on an international level.

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Pan-European sustainable forest management indicators for assessing Climate-Smart Forestry in Europe

Canadian Journal of Forest Research ◽

10.1139/cjfr-2020-0166 ◽

2020 ◽

pp. 1-10

Author(s):

G. Santopuoli ◽

C. Temperli ◽

I. Alberdi ◽

I. Barbeito ◽

M. Bosela ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Forest Management ◽

Sustainable Forest Management ◽

Management Strategies ◽

Forest Policy ◽

The State ◽

Forest Damage ◽

Tree Species Composition ◽

Mitigation And Adaptation ◽

Management Indicators ◽

Using Data

The increasing demand for innovative forest management strategies to adapt to and mitigate climate change and benefit forest production, the so-called Climate-Smart Forestry, calls for a tool to monitor and evaluate their implementation and their effects on forest development over time. The pan-European set of criteria and indicators for sustainable forest management is considered one of the most important tools for assessing many aspects of forest management and sustainability. This study offers an analytical approach to selecting a subset of indicators to support the implementation of Climate-Smart Forestry. Based on a literature review and the analytical hierarchical approach, 10 indicators were selected to assess, in particular, mitigation and adaptation. These indicators were used to assess the state of the Climate-Smart Forestry trend in Europe from 1990 to 2015 using data from the reports on the State of Europe’s Forests. Forest damage, tree species composition, and carbon stock were the most important indicators. Though the trend was overall positive with regard to adaptation and mitigation, its evaluation was partly hindered by the lack of data. We advocate for increased efforts to harmonize international reporting and for further integrating the goals of Climate-Smart Forestry into national- and European-level forest policy making.

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