New Forest Management Practices (FMP) in forest models and implications for land cover change parametrisation in climate models

This report from the OptFor-EU project highlights advancements in forest management practices within its Case Study Areas (Austria, Romania, and Italy) and explores their implications under varying climate scenarios. The report provides key insights on the integration of these practices into climate models, highlighting the importance of forest management in mitigating climate change impacts and reinforcing the […]
Threats and challenges for increased forest-based carbon removals in CSA

This report presents a comprehensive analysis of both qualitative and quantitative data collected from case study areas (CSAs) within the OptFor-EU project, focusing on stakeholders’ perceptions regarding climate change (CC), forest management practices (FMP), and policy and governance barriers. The report is organised in the following sections: Section 1 provides an introduction, while Section 2 […]