Mistra Future Forests ►
Sustainable Strategies under Uncertainty and Risk
Climate change, globalised trade and growing energy and raw material needs are increasing the demand for forest resources. This programme is developing tools for scientifically based decisions on the future management of forests. The aim is to get the balance right between producing more timber, paper and energy, and safeguarding biodiversity, ecosystem services and outdoor recreation.
- Duration: 2009–2016
- Mistra funding: SEK 110 million
- Host: Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences
Events during the year
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In September, researchers from the programme attended the World Forestry Congress in Durban, South Africa.
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Seminar on continuous cover forestry at the Royal Swedish Academy of Agriculture and Forestry in April. This controversial topic relating to future forestry methods generated considerable interest.