Preparing for the change: Megatrends – navigating New Zealand’s future forestry challenges and opportunities

Authors: Grace B. Villamor, Peter W. Clinton and Tim Payn
Publication: New Zealand Journal of Forestry, Volume N.Z.J.For. 2024, Issue N.Z.J.For. 69(3) 2024, pp Pages 36 - 42, Nov 2024
Publisher: New Zealand Institute of Forestry

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Abstract: The world is changing rapidly, and this will impact existing forests well into the future. Therefore, managers and policy-makers will be challenged to explore their desired future and shape it within the context of rapid and turbulent change. This paper outlines the global megatrends influencing the future of not only the world but, consequently, forestry in New Zealand. We also identify the various methods necessary to understand potential implications for New Zealand’s forestry sector to ensure resilience and preparedness for the future. This paper concludes by identifying research gaps and new potential tools for forestry to capitalise on the benefits of embracing megatrends.

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