What is Resilient Forestry?
The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) defines resilient forestry as "the ability of forests to adapt to change and continue to provide essential services to people and nature."
Resilient forestry is an important concept for the future of forests. As the climate changes, forests will need to be able to adapt in order to survive. By following the principles of resilient forestry, we can help to ensure that forests continue to provide essential services to people and nature for generations to come.
Resilient Forestry's approach to forest management is based on the principles of ecological forest science. We believe forests are complex ecosystems that need to be managed in a way that takes into account the needs of all the different species that live in them. We also believe that forests need to be managed in a way that is sustainable for future generations.
Benefits of Resilient Forestry
Increased forest health: Resilient forests are better able to withstand the effects of climate change, such as drought, pests, and disease.
Improved wildlife habitat: Resilient forests provide a more diverse and abundant food source for wildlife.
Enhanced carbon sequestration: Resilient forests can store more carbon dioxide, which helps to mitigate climate change.
Increased economic value: Resilient forests can provide a variety of economic benefits, such as timber, recreation, and tourism.
Principles of Resilient Forestry
Protecting natural forests: Natural forests are the most resilient to change, so they should be protected whenever possible.
Managing forests for multiple benefits: Forests should be managed to provide a variety of benefits to people and nature, not just timber.
Using adaptive management: Forest management should be based on the principles of adaptive management, which means that it should be flexible and able to change as needed.
Resilient Forestry in Action
Shady Creek Forest
The Shady Creek Forest strategy uses sustainable forest management to save botanical diversity, sequester carbon and sustain clean water resources. These are necessary strategies for climate-resilient forestry practices in the face of climate change.
Resilient Forestry in Action: Shady Creek with David Eisler
Willow Witt Ranch
Willow Witt Ranch is a forest in southern Oregon that is managed without a single drop of herbicides and without clearcuts. Selective thinning helps big trees grow and protects wildlife. Resilient forestry has standards for growing and harvesting trees.
Resilient Forestry in Action: Willow Witt Ranch with Suzanne Willow
