Guidelines for Climate Adaptive Forest Restoration and Reforestation Projects

Guidelines for Climate Adaptive Forest Restoration and Reforestation Projects addresses a critical problem in the field of forestry: how to manage the need of targeted seedlings for planting projects under climate change. Edited by experts in the field, this necessary guide focuses on the production and deployment of climate-adapted species and material that is essential for successful regeneration and restoration. It is an ideal resource for students of ecology, forest managers, and practitioners who contribute to the well-being of forest ecosystems.

As forestry professionals often grapple with the complexities of climate impacts and the need to adapt forest management practices to the changing climate while preserving biodiversity and maintaining sustainable ecosystems, this is a welcomed resource.

• Provides comprehensive guidance on the selection of tree species and provenances best suited for thriving in a changing climate
• Offers an unparalleled compendium of species-specific best practices for growing forest reproductive material for focal site conditions
• Introduces a groundbreaking initiative by defining a common terminology for forest restoration and reforestation
• Offers case studies that delve deep into the most effective practices for establishing forests, including post-planting protection and silviculture techniques