Managing forests permanently and sustainably is crucial for ensuring their longevity and continued benefits. By harvesting seeds from adult trees to plant the next generation of forests, we ensure the continuity of forest ecosystems. As seedlings, trees, and forests grow, they actively absorb CO2 from the atmosphere, storing it in their biomass and wood. This helps mitigate climate change by reducing the concentration of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere.
Furthermore, the use of wood as a sustainable material contributes to carbon sequestration. When wood is utilized for furniture, construction, or other purposes, it continues to store CO2 for the long term. This creates a cycle where trees absorb CO2 during growth, and the carbon is retained within wood products, effectively acting as a carbon sink.
Therefore, promoting sustainable forest management and the responsible use of wood not only contributes to greening the world through forest establishment but also through the utilization of wood as a natural and sustainable material, which helps in carbon sequestration and mitigating climate change.