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Diverse as they are in their histories and in the organization of
their forest sectors, most Nordic countries have this in common:
their economies and cultures are substantially based on the
utilization of various forest resources. This book explores Nordic
forest futures and presents research results that form part of a
scientific foundation for considering how to balance the functions
of forests. It is particularly concerned with global trends that
may affect the future use of boreal forests. Chapters investigate
inter-alia the growing world population and the expected economic
growth in countries with huge populations, and assess the resulting
pressure on all land-based resources. Authors examine the urgent
need for solutions to the energy crisis, consider worrying climate
scenarios and provide a global outlook on bioenergy futures.
Readers will discover how these developments will and must
influence long-term strategic decisions on the future use of Nordic
forests. The challenges and possible responses for future forest
governance and forestry issues emerge, as the chapters go on to
consider the multiple pressures in particular on the Swedish
Forestry Model, among other themes. "By bringing together a
distinguished group of internationally renowned scientists
representing a diverse set of disciplines covering political
science, geography, rural development, forest economics, history,
and geo-sciences, this book constitutes an exceptionally profound
and thoughtful futures study." - Alexander Buck, Executive
Director, International Union of Forest Research Organizations
(IUFRO)
Diverse as they are in their histories and in the organization of
their forest sectors, most Nordic countries have this in common:
their economies and cultures are substantially based on the
utilization of various forest resources. This book explores Nordic
forest futures and presents research results that form part of a
scientific foundation for considering how to balance the functions
of forests. It is particularly concerned with global trends that
may affect the future use of boreal forests. Chapters investigate
inter-alia the growing world population and the expected economic
growth in countries with huge populations, and assess the resulting
pressure on all land-based resources. Authors examine the urgent
need for solutions to the energy crisis, consider worrying climate
scenarios and provide a global outlook on bioenergy futures.
Readers will discover how these developments will and must
influence long-term strategic decisions on the future use of Nordic
forests. The challenges and possible responses for future forest
governance and forestry issues emerge, as the chapters go on to
consider the multiple pressures in particular on the Swedish
Forestry Model, among other themes. "By bringing together a
distinguished group of internationally renowned scientists
representing a diverse set of disciplines covering political
science, geography, rural development, forest economics, history,
and geo-sciences, this book constitutes an exceptionally profound
and thoughtful futures study." - Alexander Buck, Executive
Director, International Union of Forest Research Organizations
(IUFRO)
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