Forest-driven Futures
Author: William Chance Nicholson
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Published: 2018
Total Pages: 79
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKForests across the world are in a state of remission. Healthy forest ecosystems play a critical role in maintaining stable environmental conditions; if today’s climate change problems are caused by too much carbon dioxide in the air and trees turn carbon dioxide into wood and oxygen, then there must be a solution in planting more trees. This research aims to identify and promote systems for planting trees on an industrial scale and to design an architectural intervention to put these systems in place. Technological advancements are proving that intelligent forest management can benefit the economy and the ecology at the same time. A ‘restoration economy’ is emerging, a holistic business approach that can solve many problems simultaneously. Artificial intelligence and automation are showing promise in greatly improving efficiencies in planning, planting, and harvesting. Innovative forestry businesses are finding ways to turn carbon dioxide into cash. These developments hold great potential for reversing environmental degradation, but they are still in their infancy and are generally inaccessible to the majority of forest owners. The Center for the Advancement of Sustainable Forestry will help to teach the values of sustainable forest management to a diverse set of stakeholders in order to provide a healthy future for our children and the planet.