Launch webinar of study report: Europe’s wood supply in disruptive times

Detalles

TEAMING UP 4 FORESTS is hosting this webinar to launch a new evidence-based synthesis report on Europe’s timber supply in times of crisis. In this session, the main findings of this report will be presented and views will be exchanged with stakeholders. The crucial factors affecting Europe’s timber supply will be unravelled and concrete measures to address emerging challenges will be discussed.

Background

 Forests in Europe are heavily affected by climate change and face many additional challenges, such as political uncertainties and a fragmented forest landscape. A key challenge for Europe is to secure, maintain and improve the sustainable supply of wood from its forest ecosystems. This requires an in-depth understanding of the factors influencing timber supply and concrete response measures based on sound evidence.

The new synthesis report Europe’s wood supply in disruptive times’, an evidence-based synthesis report provides scientific information and expertise on these issues for all stakeholders in the forest value chain and the timber sector.

Agenda:
– Welcome and introduction
– Europe’s Wood Supply in Times of Crisis: An Overview
– Key factors influencing timber supply in Europe
– Climate Change and Forest Management presentation, Florian Kraxner (IIASA)
– Political Aspects at Multiple Levels presentation, Metodi Sotirov (University of Freiburg)
– Forest Ownership, Socio-Economic and Geopolitical Aspects presentation, Špela Pezdevšek Malovrh (University of Ljubljana)
– Technological evolution, wood-based products and market trends presentation

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