Ecologically and economically sustainable level of timber harvesting in boreal forests - defining the safe operating space for forest use
M. Mönkkönen, C. Blattert, J. Cours, R. Duflot, M. Elo, K. Eyvindson, J. Kouki, M. Trivino, D. Burgas
The paper develops a framework to determine sustainable timber harvesting levels in boreal forests by integrating ecological thresholds and management optimization, finding that old-growth forest proportion is the most challenging criterion to meet.
bioRxiv · Jun 27, 2024 · PreprintEcology