Cristian Temperli (Author), Giovanni Santopuoli (Author), Alessandra Bottero (Author), Ignacio Barbeito (Author), Iciar Alberdi (Author), Sonia Condés (Author), Radoslaw Sroga (Author), Roberto Tognetti (Author), Thomas Gschwantner (Author), Michal Bošela (Author), Bozydar Neroj (Author), Christoph Fischer (Author), Matija Klopčič (Author), Jerzy Lesiński (Author)

Abstract

National Forest Inventory (NFI) data are the main source of information on forest resources at country and subcountry levels. This chapter explores the strengths and limitations of NFI-derived indicators to assess forest development with respect to adaptation to and mitigation of climate change, that is, the criteria of Climate-Smart Forestry (CSF). We refect on harmonizing NFI-based indicators across Europe, use literature to scrutinize available indicators to evaluate CSF, and apply them in 1) Switzerland, where CSF is evaluated for NFI records and simulation model projections with four management scenarios; 2) 43 selected European countries, for which the indicators for Sustainable Forest Management (SFM) are used. The indicators were aggregated to composite indices for adaptation and mitigation and to an overall CSF rating. The Swiss NFI records showed increased CSF ratings in mountainous regions, where growing stocks increased. Simulations under business-as-usual management led to a positive CSF rating, whereas scenarios of increased harvesting decreased either only adaptation or both mitigation and adaptation. European-level results showed increases in CSF ratings for most countries. Negative adaptation ratings were mostly due to forest damages. We discuss the limitations of the indicator approach, consider the broader context of international greenhouse gas reporting, and conclude with policy recommendations.

Keywords

gorski gozdovi;sonaravno gozdarstvo;podnebno pametno gozdarstvo;podatki nacionalne gozdne inventure;SDG 15;climate-smart forestry;CLIMO;forestry management;national forest inventory data;

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Language: English
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Typology: 1.16 - Independent Scientific Component Part or a Chapter in a Monograph
Organization: UL BF - Biotechnical Faculty
UDC: 630*61+630*22:630*111
COBISS: 86692611 Link will open in a new window
Parent publication: Climate-smart forestry in mountain regions
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Secondary language: Slovenian
Secondary keywords: gorski gozdovi;sonaravno gozdarstvo;podnebno pametno gozdarstvo;podatki nacionalne gozdne inventure;
Pages: Str. 107-139
DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-80767-2_4
ID: 14031819