Explains the importance of forests for biodiversity and climate, and why balancing forest stewardship, conservation and restoration is critical if wood is going to realize its potential as a climate solution. Examines the differential impact of different approaches to forest management on stores of forest carbon and ecosystem integrity. Presents the “mitigation hierarchy:” forest conservation, restoration, improved forest management & afforestation. RUNNING TIME: 16 MINUTES
Presenters: Jason Grant, World Wildlife Fund
