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Factors contributing to China’s carbon stock change in the harvested wood products trade
Trade in harvested wood products (HWPs) induces carbon stock changes between different countries. Carbon stock change significantly influences a...
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Estimation of carbon stocks in harvested wood products of buildings in Japan: flux-data method and direct inventory method
In this study, carbon stocks in harvested wood products (HWPs) of buildings in Japan were estimated using the direct inventory method, which is...
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Nordic forest management towards climate change mitigation: time dynamic temperature change impacts of wood product systems including substitution effects
Climate change mitigation trade-offs between increasing harvests to exploit substitution effects versus accumulating forest carbon sequestration...
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Wood substitution potential in greenhouse gas emission reduction–review on current state and application of displacement factors
BackgroundReplacing non-renewable materials and energy with wood offers a potential strategy to mitigate climate change if the net emissions of...
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The impact of application of FSC Chain of Custody certification on global wood products trade
FSC Chain of Custody (CoC) certification effectively proves that the timber being used originates from sustainably managed forests, and a large...
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Outlook for the Forest-Based Bioeconomy
The state of the world’s managed forests is determined by the societal demands for wood resources and other ecosystem services. The forest-based...
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Characterizing owners of fast-growing forest plantations in South America’s afforestation systems
The global adoption of policies promoting sustainable forest management faces challenges, particularly in nations with predominantly privately-owned...
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Climate-Smart Forestry Case Study: Germany
Forests cover approximately one-third of Germany’s territory. They are among the most productive forests in Europe and in a position to contribute...
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What fire didn’t take away: plant growth-promoting microorganisms in burned soils of old-growth Nothofagus forests in Los Andes Cordillera
Background and aimsWildfires can dramatically alter forests, their biodiversity and goods they provide to society. In the Andes Cordillera, Nothofagus...
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Use of NIR spectroscopy and multivariate regression for prediction of pentosan content in wood pulp
Wood is a complex material whose main chemical constituents are cellulose, hemicellulose, and lignin. These components are studied in various...
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Forest Bioeconomy, Climate Change and Managing the Change
In order to realise Agenda 2030, or the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals, and the Paris Climate Agreement, the business-as-usual...
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Comparison of environmental impacts of structurally equivalent wood-based floors
In recent years, in Europe, the use of wood-based products for structural solutions has increased, mainly because of the recent technological...
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Technical–economic evaluation of a small-scale model plant for the manufacture of pine glue laminated timber
A small-scale glue laminated timber (GLT) model plant, capable of producing an average of 880 linear m of lamellas per day, approximately 1500 m 3 /year...
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Teak Plantations and Wood Production
Teak is an emerging valuable hardwood species with very high demand in the premium luxury markets. Realizing the potential of teak in the...
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Impacts of changing coniferous and non-coniferous wood supply on forest product markets: a German scenario case study
Management strategies which encourage the conversion of coniferous forests to mixed and deciduous stands potentially increase the share of...
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Digitalization of small and medium sized sawmills in Austria: a survey about business processes
This study investigates the level of digitalization as well as opportunities and challenges from the perspective of sawmill representatives. The...
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Douglas-fir (Pseudotsuga menziesii (Mirb.) Franco) in Europe: an overview of management practices
Douglas-fir ( Pseudotsuga menziesii (Mirb.) Franco), one of the most commercially important tree species in western North America and one of the most...
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Mitigation of bark strip** on spruce: the need for red deer population control
Norway spruce ( Picea abies (L.) Karst. ) is a major production tree species for the European wood industry. However, it is highly sensitive to bark...
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Analysis of Tropical Sawn-Wood Supply from Cameroon: Critical Linkages of Forest and Economic Policies
Small-scale forest investments and the diversification of exports are possible avenues for growth in low-income countries. Cameroon is an interesting...
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The trees of the Water People: archeological waterlogged wood identification and near-infrared analysis in Eastern Amazonia
Trees have always been important to provide wood as a building material for human settlements. In prehistory, houses on stilts were commonly built in...
