Sustainable Wood Product Management and Forest Bioeconomy under Climate Change

Dear Colleagues,

The sustainable management and utilization of forest resources represent critical strategies in combating the escalating challenges posed by climate change. Forests, spanning vast expanses of the Earth's surface, serve as indispensable carbon sinks, sequestering atmospheric carbon dioxide through photosynthesis and storing it in biomass and soils. Sustainable forestry practices, such as selective logging, reforestation, and agroforestry systems, promote biodiversity conservation, maintain ecosystem services, and enhance forest resilience to climate variability. Moreover, sustainable forest management contributes to preserving carbon stocks within forests, preventing the release of stored carbon into the atmosphere.

Utilizing sustainably sourced wood products is also pivotal in climate change mitigation. Wood products, from timber for construction to bio-based materials and bioenergy, offer renewable alternatives to fossil fuel-intensive products and materials. By substituting carbon-intensive materials with wood-based alternatives, we can reduce greenhouse gas emissions and enhance carbon sequestration, contributing to a transition towards a low-carbon economy.

In conclusion, the sustainable management and utilization of forest resources are essential strategies for mitigating the impacts of climate change. By implementing sustainable forestry practices and promoting the use of sustainably sourced wood products, we can enhance carbon sequestration, preserve biodiversity, and support the transition towards a low-carbon economy. We must continue prioritizing the conservation and sustainable management of forests to safeguard their invaluable ecological and climatic benefits for current and future generations.

• Suggested Themes:
• Adaptation Strategies;
• Bioeconomy;
• Carbon Sequestration;
• Circular Economy;
• Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) for wood products and forest chain;
• Non-timber forest products;
• Wood Quality Assessment;
• Value-Added Wood Products;
• Certification and Standards.

We look forward to receiving your contributions.

Prof. Dr. Antônio José Vinha Zanuncio
Prof. Dr. Luciano Cavalcante de Jesus Franç
Dr. Vicente Toledo Machado De Morais Júnior
Guest Editors

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• value-added wood products
• wood durability and preservation
• wood waste utilization
• certification and standards

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• forest resources and sustainability