Maximizing carbon sequestration potential in Chinese forests …
2024年4月11日 · In this study, we employ a process-based biogeochemical model to make projections by using national forest inventories, covering approximately 415,000 permanent plots, revealing an expansion in...
Substantial and increasing global losses of timber-producing forest …
2023年11月13日 · One-third of global forest is harvested for timber, generating ~US$1.5 trillion annually. High-severity wildfires threaten this timber production.
Timber Forest - an overview | ScienceDirect Topics
A Timber Forest refers to a forest where trees are harvested primarily for their wood and timber products. AI generated definition based on: Encyclopedia of Forest Sciences, 2004
Wood industry - Wikipedia
The wood industry or timber industry (sometimes lumber industry -- when referring mainly to sawed boards) is the industry concerned with forestry, logging, timber trade, and the production of primary forest products and wood products (e.g. furniture) and secondary products like wood pulp for the pulp and paper industry.
Timber | Industries | WWF - World Wildlife Fund
Consumption of tropical timber by the US and other industrial countries plays a significant role in tropical deforestation and degradation. Trade in forest products has increased significantly over the past 50 years, especially in processed wood products such as sawn timber, pulpwood, board, and wood-based panels.
Impact of Forest Management on Species Richness: Global …
2016年4月4日 · Forests managed for timber have an important role to play in conserving global biodiversity. We evaluated the most common timber production systems worldwide in terms of their impact on local...
Forest Atlas - US Forest Service
Harvesting timber (cutting trees) for wood products is an important piece of forest management and what shapes the forest. By selectively removing both live and dead trees from the forest, forest managers are better able to predict forest attributes and shape forests to meet the needs of current and future generations.
The wood from the trees: The use of timber in construction
2017年2月1日 · Construction-grade timber and engineered forest products are some of the highest value products from trees. This suggests that structural use is important for economies that rely on forestry. Furthermore, following primary use as structure, there are many secondary or tertiary uses for timber construction waste that retain its value.
Forest Management for Timber Production: Best Forest …
2024年9月18日 · Forest management today has expanded beyond simply harvesting timber, incorporating sustainable practices that balance environmental, economic, and social benefits. While timber production remains an important goal, modern forest management emphasizes protecting biodiversity, maintaining ecosystem services like water purification and carbon ...
Compatibility of timber and non-timber forest product …
2010年1月25日 · Tropical forests have the potential to satisfy multiple demands for timber and non-timber forest products (NTFPs), marketed and non-marketed ecosystem services, while including industrial and non-industrial actors—both for …