Pine nuts, mushrooms, and woodland pastures are just a few examples of the nontimber forest products that are increasingly part of the bioeconomy—an economic model that embraces forests as a source of food while prioritizing biodiversity and sustainability. Dr. Sven Mutke will discuss Mediterranean forest ecosystems and the goods they provide in his presentation “Non-wood […]
Pinus pinea is a Mediterranean species whose edible seeds are highly valued and demanded worldwide. The cones are harvested mainly from natural forests, and the pine nuts are considered nontimber forest products. Cropping of this species generates income from cone or pine nut sales, creates jobs, and provides multiple social and environmental benefits, contributing to rural […]
The Umpqua SAF Chapter is hosting an in person meeting on September 30 at Umpqua Community College in the Lang Center (Southern Oregon Wine Institute building.) A professional panel of three will be answering questions for the college of forestry students followed by dinner and mingling. **Though this is an in-person event, masks will be […]
Oct. 6, 13, 20, and 27 Contact: www.worldforestry.org/who-will-own-the-forest Episode 1: Investing Big in Carbon: Can Forests Compete? October 6, 2021, 10-11:15am PDT Global capital sources are mobilizing to address climate change at a scale not seen before. With forests representing nearly 75% of the total global natural climate solutions opportunity set, what do these new […]
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