Sustainable forestry
Wood materials and products made of wood have the ability to absorb and store CO2, making them excellent climate-friendly alternatives. Hardwood in particular is known for its long shelf life and the possibility of reuse several times. Having served its purpose, wood can be used as a substitute for fossil fuels in combustion, further supporting its positive contribution to the carbon balance.
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The benefits of logging
Responsible forest management is about felling trees in tandem with the natural growth of the forest, which preserves the health of the forest and promotes biodiversity. A considered approach to forestry also promotes species diversity and creates ideal conditions for animal and plant life.
Between 2000 and 2020, increased attention to sustainable forestry has led to the following changes for the world's temperate forests:
- European forest land has increased by approximately 0.4%.
- Russian forest land has increased by approximately 0.74% .However, there has been a negative trend in the spread of tropical forests during the same period:
- Brazil has seen a loss of 15% of its forest area.
- Sub-Saharan Africa has seen a loss of about 8% of tropical forest land.
- Indonesia has lost 10% of its forest area.
- Source: Data from Global Forest Watch
Sustainable forest management represents a sustainable solution to the challenges faced by tropical forest areas.
Sustainable forestry in tropical forests
Tropical forests cover only 10% of the Earth's surface, but they are essential for biodiversity because of their many species and good growing conditions. Deforestation for mining and agriculture threatens them and negatively affects the carbon balance. Sustainable forestry is a green alternative that helps secure forests and support local communities, often improving living conditions. Local labor is important in this process.
Support for sustainable forestry
In order to contribute to the support of responsible and sustainable forestry, it is important to choose wood that has been certified through environmental certification schemes. These schemes not only guarantee the health of the forest but also improve the conditions of local communities.