Overview
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)
Full Product Details
Author: Erik Westholm ,
Karin Beland Lindahl ,
Florian Kraxner
Publisher: Springer International Publishing AG
Imprint: Springer International Publishing AG
Edition: 2015 ed.
Dimensions:
Width: 15.50cm
, Height: 1.30cm
, Length: 23.50cm
Weight: 4.492kg
ISBN: 9783319142173
ISBN 10: 3319142178
Pages: 169
Publication Date: 24 March 2015
Audience:
Professional and scholarly
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Professional & Vocational
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Manufactured on demand
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Reviews
The Future Use of Nordic Forests focuses on challenges and opportunities in light of various aspects of change, including climate change, global human population expansion, economic growth, and shifting energy strategies. Color photographs and figures add to the dialogue, and lists of references appear at the end of each chapter. Summing Up: Recommended. Upper-division undergraduates and above. (T. L. Bal, Choice, Vol. 53 (3), November, 2015)
“The Future Use of Nordic Forests focuses on challenges and opportunities in light of various aspects of change, including climate change, global human population expansion, economic growth, and shifting energy strategies. … Color photographs and figures add to the dialogue, and lists of references appear at the end of each chapter. Summing Up: Recommended. Upper-division undergraduates and above.” (T. L. Bal, Choice, Vol. 53 (3), November, 2015)
