A
recent article in The Guardian's blog by Peter Holmgren, director
general for the Center for International Forestry Research, has been
warmly welcomed by FRA for providing some useful ideas on how we can
further promote sustainable forestry.
Seattle,
United States, October 11, 2012 -- A recent article in The
Guardian's blog by Peter Holmgren, director general for the Center
for International Forestry Research, has been warmly welcomed by
Forestry Research Associates for providing some useful ideas on how
we can further promote sustainable forestry.
Mr
Holmgren cited the results of a study by his organization, which
recently found that people living near forests rely on forest income
for a fifth of their total household income, on average. "This
research illustrate how incredibly important the forestry industry is
for those living in these regions," explained FRA's analysis
partner, Peter Collins.
He
added, "Holmgren points out how forestry provides so much for so
many people and that safeguarding its future is vital for communities
all over the world, but especially in developing countries."
Forestry
as a means of reduce climate change through carbon absorption is now
very much in the public consciousness. Carbon trading means that
wealthy, industrial countries can pay developing countries with large
amounts of forestry land to keep their forests standing to offset the
impact of their industrial practices. In addition, Mr Collins and Mr
Holmgren both point out that forestry is not disconnected from other
industries. Holmgren explained to Guardian readers: "Forestry is
not an isolated sector disconnected from the world beyond the trees.
For local people, the forest is a source of renewable energy, food
and livelihoods."
Holmgren
claims that there is a strong link between forestry and food security
and that this, alone is a good reason to keep forests standing.
FRA
claims that investing in sustainable plantations projects in
countries like Brazil, that have large amounts of vulnerable natural
forests, can help reduce deforestation. Mr Collins concluded:
"Projects like the eucalyptus and teak plantations run by
Greenwood
Management in Brazil and Canada are lucrative
choices for alternative investors, while being an ethical choice for
those who want to safeguard the future of forestry."
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