A recent study*, supported by ForestPaths. analyzed over 182,000 forest plots across 11 countries, revealing major differences in harvesting regimes. Eastern Central Europe is marked by frequent, low-intensity harvests, while the North sees less frequent but more intense interventions. These variations reflect not just forest structure, but also national policies, socio-economic conditions, and historical land use. You can read the whole article here:
New paper on forest harvesting regimes in Europe - forestpaths.eu
ForestPaths supports this work with an advanced modeling framework. Tools like LPJ-GUESS—a dynamic vegetation model developed at Lund University—help simulate long-term forest development and carbon dynamics. It’s part of a broader modeling suite developed within MERGE, including other models like RCA-GUESS and EC-EARTH, which explore biosphere–climate feedbacks at both regional and global scales.
This science feeds directly into action. In a recent session with IKEA representatives, ForestPaths shared early findings and fostered dialogue on sustainable forest use and long-term climate trade-offs, you can read more about this session here:
ForestPaths presents project research to IKEA representatives - forestpaths.eu
By combining high-resolution modeling with real-world collaboration, ForestPaths is helping shape the forest policies that will guide Europe toward a more resilient and climate-smart future.
