A few thoughts on the future of forestry

Authors: Wink Sutton
Publication: New Zealand Journal of Forestry, Volume N.Z.J.For. 2012, Issue N.Z.J.For. 57(3) 2012, pp 44-45, Nov 2012
Publisher: New Zealand Institute of Forestry

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Abstract: As the global climate has always been changing I am not climate change denier. For example, there is no doubt that the arctic is warming. In addition, there is measurable increase in atmospheric greenhouse gases, especially carbon dioxide, and as a result the sea is becoming more acidic. However, I am yet to be convinced that there is sufficient proof that the increase in atmospheric greenhouse gases is the major cause of climate change. Correlation does not necessarily imply cause and effect. I am also sceptical of the claim that if we reduce the rate of fossil carbon emissions we might actually slow the rate of global warming. But I am very concerned about resource depletion, especially of oil and natural gas. What right do the present generation have to use up most of the world’s available and easily accessible resources?

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