Application of climate-smart forestry – Forest manager response to the relevance of European definition and indicators

• DOI: 10.1016/j.tfp.2022.100313
• Publication Date: 2022-08-03T16:29:25Z
• Authors: Euan Bowditch; Giovanni Santopuoli; Boyżdar Neroj; Jan Svetlik; Mark Tominlson; Vivien Pohl; Admir Avdagić; Miren del Rio; Tzetvan Zlatanov; Höhn Maria; Gabriela Jamnická; Yusuf Serengil; Murat Sarginci; Sigríður Júlía Br...; Jerzy Lesinki; João C. Azevedo
• Keywords: Relevance; Silviculture; Sustainable Forest Management; Demographics

Climate change impacts are an increasing threat to forests and current approaches management. In 2020, Climate-smart Forestry (CSF) definition set of indicators was published. This study further developed this work by testing the through a forest manager survey across fifteen member European countries. The covered topic areas demographics, climate impacts, assessment, as well knowledge communication. Overall, managers considered their high or critical 62% found CSF clear concise; however, minority suggested greater simplification nuance. Indicators were viewed comprehensive but too numerous integrate into management activities. Two highest ranking 'Trees species composition', 'Erosion protection maintenance soil condition'. Many aware suitable alternative species, also stressed that resources should focus on exploring adaptable provenances. Demonstration sites interactive guides ranked for communication dissemination; online multimedia tools workshops highly. Local perspectives providing more relevant ranged from silviculture systems, finance funding, education training, social awareness, tree mixes development protective functions. summary, generally open CSF, required guidance proof application.