Climate change mitigation
Forests are an important carbon sink. During the last decade the sink
effect of Finland's forests
corresponded to 30–50 % of Finland's
total greenhouse gas emissions. The ability of forests to act as carbon sinks can
be protected by ensuring appropriate and well timed management and regeneration
of forests. Wood construction and wood products manufacture represent
sustainable
uses of natural resources and long-term carbon sequestration. Sustainable
forest management, increased use of wood products, as well as increasing the
share of wood based energy are good tools for climate change mitigation.
Adaptation
to climate change
Climate change is expected to lead to rising trends in both temperature and
precipitation and to increase the occurrence of extreme weather events, such as
increasing prevalence of heavy rain
and hot spells with shortening periods of snow and frost. Climate change also
increases the risk of many kinds of forest damage as it improves the conditions
for the reproduction and survival of many insects and fungi. The more abundant and
genetically diverse the tree population, the better it is able to adapt to
changing climate conditions. Climate change can also have positive impacts,
such as increased growth, faster regeneration and more reliable seed
production.
Further information:
Climate change mitigation
MS Aulikki Kauppila, Counsellor, International Affairs
Tel.
+358 (0)9 160 52297
Email: forename.surname(at)mmm.fi [aulikki.kauppila]
Adaptation
to climate change
Ms Sanna Paanukoski, Senior Adviser,
Tel.
+358 (0)9 160 52323
Email: forename.surname(at)mmm.fi [sanna.paanukoski]
