Climate change guidelines for forest managers

Office of Assistant Director-General (Forestry Department)

Climate change guidelines for forest managers

Year of publication 2013

Place of publication Rome, Italy ;

Pages 104 p.

Author Office of Assistant Director-General (Forestry Department)

Publisher FAO ;

Product type Book (series)

ISBN 9251078310

Series title FAO Forestry Paper

Edition 1

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Synopsis (short abstract) The effects of climate change and climate variability on forest ecosystems are evident around the world and further impacts are unavoidable, at least in the short to medium term. Addressing the challenges posed by climate change will require adjustments to forest policies, management plans and practices. These guidelines have been prepared to assist forest managers to better assess and respond to climate change challenges and opportunities at the forest management unit level. T he actions they propose are relevant to all kinds of forest managers – such as individual forest owners, private forest enterprises, public-sector agencies, indigenous groups and community forest organizations. They are applicable in all forest types and regions and for all management objectives.

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