OUR GOALS
Scientifically prove the sustainability of tropical production forests
by quantifying biodiversity and carbon for the benefits of foresters and other stake holders
WHY TROPICAL PRODUCTION FORESTS?THREE REASONS
RICH BIODIVERSITY
Tropical forests harbor the world-richest
biodiversity. Given the limited area
available for strict protection, a harmony
of production and conservation in
production forests is highly required. HIGH CARBON STOCK Tropical forests maintain 1/2 of global
terrestrial carbon. Enhancement of carbon
stock in tropical production forests is one
of the most effective ways to mitigate
carbon emission. RAPID DESTRUCTION Deforestation and degradation are
on-going in tropical forests due to
unregulated land uses. It is urgent to
introduce sustainable forest management
in tropical production forests.
biodiversity. Given the limited area
available for strict protection, a harmony
of production and conservation in
production forests is highly required. HIGH CARBON STOCK Tropical forests maintain 1/2 of global
terrestrial carbon. Enhancement of carbon
stock in tropical production forests is one
of the most effective ways to mitigate
carbon emission. RAPID DESTRUCTION Deforestation and degradation are
on-going in tropical forests due to
unregulated land uses. It is urgent to
introduce sustainable forest management
in tropical production forests.
