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Information access, governance support and operational flexibility are needed to drive adaptation of European forests to global change

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  • Willig, Julius
  • Häublein, Sabeth
  • Sorge, Stefan
  • Brudermann, Annechien
  • Cantarello, Elena
  • Espelta, Josep Maria
  • Häyrinen, Liina
  • Hlasny, Tomás
  • Horstmann, Nina
  • Krajter Ostoić, Silvija
  • Lautrup, Marie
  • Ostrogović Sever, Maša Zorana
  • Peltoniemi, Mikko
  • Picos, Juan
  • Poskakukhina, Yulia
  • Reineking, Björn
  • Short, Ian
  • Spazzi, Jonathan
  • Vaney, Marie
  • Vuletić, Dijana
  • Bauhus, Jürgen

Abstract

Many forest owners and professionals recognize global change and increasing forest disturbances as pressing challenges but have yet to implement adaptation options to counteract the impacts on their forests. The ecological effectiveness of these options is context-dependent, influenced by site conditions and the quality of implementation. In addition, the socio-economic context can support or impede the implementation of adaptation options. To assess the relevance of implementation barriers and how they are perceived, we surveyed over 800 forest owners and professionals across Europe.

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  • Willig, Julius & Häublein, Sabeth & Sorge, Stefan & Brudermann, Annechien & Cantarello, Elena & Espelta, Josep Maria & Häyrinen, Liina & Hlasny, Tomás & Horstmann, Nina & Krajter Ostoić, Silvija & Lau, 2025. "Information access, governance support and operational flexibility are needed to drive adaptation of European forests to global change," Forest Policy and Economics, Elsevier, vol. 181(C).
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:forpol:v:181:y:2025:i:c:s1389934125002333
    DOI: 10.1016/j.forpol.2025.103654
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