Sustainable Forest Management Hub
Understanding forest certification frameworks Forest certification standards establish criteria and auditing procedures to verify that timber and forest goods are sourced from areas managed responsibly with respect to both communities and the environment. These schemes emerged in the 1990s after Read More
Understanding GIS fundamentals and core concepts GIS stands for Geographic Information System, which is a technology for handling location-based data. In essence, GIS assists users in collecting, organizing, validating, and visualizing information that corresponds to a location on the planet. Read More
Understanding sustainable harvesting principles and ecosystem preservation Sustainable harvesting is a responsible approach to natural resource use, prioritizing the health and availability of resources for future generations. It’s more than just resource use, instead challenging land stewards and communities to Read More
Climate impacts on forest ecosystems Climate impacts forests. These changes trickle deep, affecting everything from the soil to the canopy. Forests are under more stress than ever before from higher temperatures and more erratic rain. This stress appears in many Read More
Did you know that the success of a newly planted tree is often determined long before you ever dig a hole?The secret lies right beneath your feet—in the quality of your soil. Whether you’re planting a tiny apple sapling in Read More
Understanding the value of biodiversity in forest planning Forests are more than wood. They provide ecosystem services that impact daily life and influence global systems. These services encompass storing carbon dioxide, providing clean water, and hosting wildlife. Healthy forests themselves Read More