Understanding Tree Health under Increasing Climate and Trade Challenges: Social System Considerations

Marzano, Mariella; Urquhart, Julie

doi:10.3390/f11101046

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“…However, forests worldwide are facing many increasing anthropogenic pressures. Climate change is altering their environmental conditions, while human travel and trade is assisting the spread of tree pests and diseases outside their natural ranges [1][2][3][4][5]. Global warming is likely to increase the negative impacts of pests and diseases [6], which can cause global and local declines and extinctions of valuable tree species.…”

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How Can Local and Regional Knowledge Networks Contribute to Landscape Level Action for Tree Health?

O’Brien

Karlsdóttir

Ambrose-Oji

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Forests

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Forests worldwide are facing increasing pressures, with human travel and trade assisting the spread of pests and diseases. Climate change is likely to enhance the negative impacts of pests and diseases, which cause global declines and local extinctions. In this research we focus on three local and regional knowledge networks in the UK concerned with pests and diseases to explore to what extent the networks raise awareness and encourage other actions in their members, and identify what roles social capital and social learning play in these networks. A qualitative approach was undertaken. Three networks focused on pests and diseases were studied in the research, which involved 20 interviews with network members, and in situ discussions with two of the networks involving 41 members. Interviewees in the networks self-reported increased awareness and understanding of tree health issues as an important outcome of their participation in a network. The networks engaged in a range of actions, from knowledge exchange to developing guidance and running events, workshops and field trips. The role of the networks in supporting the development of social capital and social learning made an important contribution to the knowledge exchange and other actions undertaken, and highlights how networks can contribute to landscape-level action towards tree health. Stakeholders need to be included in responses to pest and disease threats, and networks can play an important role in raising awareness, knowledge exchange and linking up diverse land managers. This research provides evidence of the importance of networks in developing a collective approach, creating a stronger voice, aiding different organisations and individuals to work together, and providing an arena for social learning and developing useful relationships. A recognition of the importance of networks and the provision of some financial support could aid their continuation.

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Section: Introduction 1global Threats Require Holistic Responsesmentioning

confidence: 99%

How Can Local and Regional Knowledge Networks Contribute to Landscape Level Action for Tree Health?

O’Brien

Karlsdóttir

Ambrose-Oji

et al. 2021

Forests

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“…China's forest products industry has gradually emerged from its large-but-weak position and begun to mature and participate more competitively in global value chains. As a result of low-cost manufacturing and the surge in foreign demand, China has become a center for the remanufacturing and redistribution of wooden products [1][2][3]. However, the studies of Moinul et al (2016) have shown that imports and exports of wooden forest products can result in pollution, and the environmental impacts of trade in wooden products have aroused great concern [4].…”

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Green Assessment of Imports and Exports of Wooden Forest Products Based on Forest Processing Industry: A Case Study of China

Tian

Vũ

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Forests

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The research on international trade competitiveness is progressing continuously. Environmental factors have been gradually considered in the competitiveness of international trade. However, the green assessment system of international trade competitiveness is not perfect. Building a model based on the trade economy is complex. This study combines environmental pollution data based on the forest processing industry with trade flows. Environmental trade competitiveness, pollution treatment, and trade scale were selected as the three criterion levels to construct an assessment system. The weight and score of each index were calculated by the overall entropy method. The overall entropy method is more comprehensive than the traditional entropy weight method due to introduce longitudinal comparisons of time and category. This method is a dynamic evaluation model with analysis of three-dimensional sequential data tables. The use of this method enables the assessment model to analyze more comprehensively the green level of a country’s trade in wooden forest products in terms of time and product category. The green level of chemical wood pulp and sawn timber trade in China is at a high level. The pollution treatment and trade scale of chemical wood pulp and sawn timber attained a medium level of matching. The trades in particle board, hardboard, newsprint, carton board, and wrapping paper are at medium levels of green. The trades in medium density fiberboard and plywood have poor levels of green and need to improve their green production capacity. It is suggested that China should increase investment in scientific research, as well as establish policies to restrict and treat pollution in the industry of wooden forest products, while increasing the export volumes of products with high added value. China should attach importance to the pollution resulting from the manufacture of wooden forest products. The state should support policies for these producers reducing production emissions.

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Challenges and prospects of implementing the FLEGT system and EU Timber Regulation into Ukrainian legislation and practice

Turchyn

2024

Law. Human. Environment

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The research aimed to explore potential pathways for improving national legislation within the framework of extending the FLEGT system for timber products. The research methodology encompassed a comparative analysis of international and national legislation and statistical analysis concerning timber production data. Findings indicated that implementing the FLEGT system would necessitate extensive legislative and administrative modern- isation. Comparison of the EU regulatory framework with national practic- es revealed discrepancies in standards for monitoring and verifying timber products. Implementing the FLEGT system will require enhancement of con- trol and transparency mechanisms as outlined by Ukrainian legislation on timber products, particularly the Forest Code, which defines the regulations for forest use, protection, and regeneration. Particular attention in the arti- cle is given to issues of environmental sustainability and control over illegal logging. A comparative analysis of Ukraine and other countries highlighted several common challenges, including inadequate oversight and corruption. For both regions, it is crucial to strengthen compliance with environmen- tal standards and to establish a more effective timber certification system.These efforts are hindered by insufficient funding for adaptation to new standards and the need to train personnel responsible for enforcing FLEGT requirements. The study confirmed the necessity of in- creasing transparency in the timber market and revealed a low level of readiness in national legislation for implementing new standards. Furthermore, the research indicated that the successful adoption of the FLEGT system could positively impact the environmental sustainability of forest management and enhance the country’s international reputation as a reliable timber supplier. The findings of this study may be applied to improve the regulatory framework in the forestry sector

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Understanding Tree Health under Increasing Climate and Trade Challenges: Social System Considerations

Cited by 3 publications

References 14 publications

How Can Local and Regional Knowledge Networks Contribute to Landscape Level Action for Tree Health?

How Can Local and Regional Knowledge Networks Contribute to Landscape Level Action for Tree Health?

Green Assessment of Imports and Exports of Wooden Forest Products Based on Forest Processing Industry: A Case Study of China

Challenges and prospects of implementing the FLEGT system and EU Timber Regulation into Ukrainian legislation and practice

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