Sustainability within planetary boundaries requires concerted action by individuals,
governments, civil society and private actors. For the private sector, there is concern that the …

The boreal forests of Fennoscandia are largely dominated by Norway spruce and Scots
pine. Conifer monocultures have been favoured in forest management during the last …

To achieve the objectives of the Paris Climate Agreement, a significant reduction in carbon
dioxide emissions is needed, as well as increased removals by carbon sinks. In this context …

Boreal forests are important global carbon (C) sinks and, therefore, considered as a key
element in climate change mitigation policies. However, their actual C sink strength is …

Executive summary Increases in global mean surface temperature are projected to result in
continued permafrost degradation and coastal degradation (high confidence), increased …

Abstract Ecosystems in the North American Arctic-Boreal Zone (ABZ) experience a diverse
set of disturbances associated with wildfire, permafrost dynamics, geomorphic processes …

The complexity of forest structures plays a crucial role in regulating forest ecosystem
functions and strongly influences biodiversity. Yet, knowledge of the global patterns and …

The top priority of fire management agencies in Canada is to protect human life and
property. Here we investigate if decades of aggressive fire suppression in the boreal biome …

The increasing effects of climate and global change oblige ecosystem-based management
to adapt forestry practices to deal with uncertainties. Here we provide an overview to identify …

Forests influence climate through a myriad of chemical, physical and biological processes
and are an essential lever in the efforts to counter climate change. The majority of studies …