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Résumé : Wood is a very versatile raw material and thus an important resource for many industries, such as construction, furniture, pulp and paper, bioenergy and biorefineries (new chemical products). Using wood is one of the safest ways to reduce the CO2 emissions that are the main cause of climate change. Already today, a variety of innovative products can be produced from wood which are expected to stimulate significant growth of the forest-based sector within the green economy. Mobilising more wood therefore offers a major opportunity for Europe to reduce its impacts on the environment and develop a sustainable biobased economy. Today, Europe’s large unused wood potential is ‘locked’ in forests where harvesting is limited due to complex barriers associated with regulation, accessibility, ownership structures and other technical, social and economic factors. A large share of the unused potential can be mobilised through more active forest management and without disturbing other forest functions. This handbook aims to raise awareness of the challenges and opportunities of wood mobilisation from managed forests by increasing the sustainable harvesting of wood. Based on a survey of initiatives and pilot projects in several European countries, the main barriers impeding wood mobilisation are presented along with a set of corresponding measures and interventions that are considered capable of lifting these barriers. It provides a thorough overview of the topic from a European perspective and is aimed at practitioners and policy makers in the forest-based sector. It is also useful as an introduction for readers interested in wood and biomass who have a different background, for example in biochemistry, new materials or renewable energies. The handbook is an outcome of the EU-funded SIMWOOD project. The results of which are accessible through the websites www.simwood-project.eu and https://simwood.jrc.ec.europa.eu

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Résumé : This paper reports on the storm damage and classification, contributing factors, current and future trends and existing responses to storms of European forests. It is emphasized that active integrated management of all risks to forests (abiotic and biotic) should become part of standard forest practice in Europe.

Résumé : Proceedings of the International Conference, Bordeaux, France, 7–9 September, 2000

Résumé : This paper presents a comparative analysis of the different components and levels of biodiversity (genetic, species and landscape) in a plantation/rotation system, and a forest system after conversion. The issues that are in conflict or in harmony with the two systems are identified. Finally, a list of ideas and concepts with some future research concern is provided.

Résumé : This proceedings contains the summaries of the 18 papers focusing on: inventory methods, forest production (conversion techniques), soil and water, biodiversity, forest health (risk), and forest economics.