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Evaluating hurricane impacts on timber Markets in the Southeastern United States: A case of hurricane Michael 评估飓风对美国东南部木材市场的影响：以飓风迈克尔为例

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Forest Policy and Economics Pub Date : 2025-09-01 DOI: 10.1016/j.forpol.2025.103590

Austin Lamica , Rajan Parajuli , Consuelo Brandeis

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The potential impact of forest loss on drinking water treatment costs in the southeastern U.S. 森林损失对美国东南部饮用水处理成本的潜在影响

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Forest Policy and Economics Pub Date : 2025-08-30 DOI: 10.1016/j.forpol.2025.103603

Arpita Nehra , Justin S. Baker , Peter V. Caldwell , Katherine L. Martin , Travis W. Warziniack , Richard H. Manner , Christopher M. Mihiar , Gregory E. Frey , Jennifer K. Costanza

{"title":"The potential impact of forest loss on drinking water treatment costs in the southeastern U.S.","authors":"Arpita Nehra , Justin S. Baker , Peter V. Caldwell , Katherine L. Martin , Travis W. Warziniack , Richard H. Manner , Christopher M. Mihiar , Gregory E. Frey , Jennifer K. Costanza","doi":"10.1016/j.forpol.2025.103603","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.forpol.2025.103603","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Previous research shows that forest preservation can protect water quality, but it is less clear what the net economic costs of forest preservation might be for drinking water utilities. Economic valuation of forest benefits for drinking water is complex in part because the potential economic benefit is indirectly related to forest preservation through the benefit of forests for water quality. We contribute to a growing literature on land use-water quality interactions by linking ecological production and economic valuation functions that relate to changes in forest cover and water quality. We estimate potential avoided drinking water treatment costs by analyzing water quality impacts of projected land use change, using changes in nutrient concentrations. Specifically, we use observations from a survey conducted in the Southeastern US to explore which factors influence the variation in reported treatment costs. We then integrate the primary data with simulated outputs from a detailed ecological production function to project the potential long-term cost implications of land use change (including forest loss) in the region. Our findings suggest that a 1 % reduction in turbidity and TOC would reduce treatment costs by 0.046 %–0.091 % and 0.951 %–1.144 %, respectively. Further, while we find evidence of modest net cost impacts overall (<10 % for most facilities) under potential future land use change, we find a 1 % forest loss could increase treatment costs by 1.7 %. These results highlight the potential economic value of forest preservation in water supply systems and could inform source water protection strategies by water utilities through forest management incentives. <em>Keywords:</em> Forest Loss, Water treatment costs, Water quality.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":12451,"journal":{"name":"Forest Policy and Economics","volume":"179 ","pages":"Article 103603"},"PeriodicalIF":3.8,"publicationDate":"2025-08-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144920292","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Recent trends of employment in the forestry and logging sector of India: Evidence from unit-level data of periodic labour force survey (PLFS) 印度林业和伐木部门最近的就业趋势：来自定期劳动力调查（PLFS）单位数据的证据

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Forest Policy and Economics Pub Date : 2025-08-28 DOI: 10.1016/j.forpol.2025.103600

Hanjabam Isworchandra Sharma, Lynda Thoudam

{"title":"Recent trends of employment in the forestry and logging sector of India: Evidence from unit-level data of periodic labour force survey (PLFS)","authors":"Hanjabam Isworchandra Sharma, Lynda Thoudam","doi":"10.1016/j.forpol.2025.103600","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.forpol.2025.103600","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The paper examines the recent trends of employment in forestry and logging in India using the Annual Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS). The study finds consistent growth in forestry and logging employment during the study period, which is more pronounced in the COVID-19 years and among female workers. Among the sub-groups of forestry and logging, logging activity generates half of the total workers in forestry and logging, with female workers entering the gathering of firewood subgroup in large numbers, reflecting a structural retrogression in forest employment. Silviculture activities are the next component that generates the second-highest employment, followed by the gathering of non-wood forest products, with the gathering of tendu leaves having the highest percentage. Interstate and inter-regional variation is observed in forestry employment, with tribal-dominated states and the Himalayan states having a comparatively high percentage of forest employment as a proportion of total agricultural employment. At the same time, a negative growth rate of forest employment is also witnessed in tribal-dominated regions. Examining the employment type, there is a high level of informality in forest employment, as evidenced by a significant proportion of self-employed and casual labor, with a higher incidence among female workers. The employment elasticity of the forestry and logging sector in most states has room for improvement. Strong economic fundamentals, such as social sector investment and rural literacy, are positively impacting forest employment. Improving the market access of forest products, especially NTFPs, and fostering strong forest-industry linkages, along with enhancing social security measures for informal workers in forestry employment, will help realize the full potential of the forestry sector in generating sustainable and productive employment.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":12451,"journal":{"name":"Forest Policy and Economics","volume":"179 ","pages":"Article 103600"},"PeriodicalIF":3.8,"publicationDate":"2025-08-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144908649","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Harnessing women's traditional ecological knowledge through photovoice to address shea tree caterpillar (Cirina butyrospermi) infestation in semi-arid Ghana 利用妇女的传统生态知识，通过光声解决半干旱的加纳牛油果树毛虫（Cirina butyrospermi）的侵扰

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Forest Policy and Economics Pub Date : 2025-08-27 DOI: 10.1016/j.forpol.2025.103605

Cornelius K.A. Pienaah , Lina Adeetuk , Bipasha Baruah , Isaac Luginaah

{"title":"Harnessing women's traditional ecological knowledge through photovoice to address shea tree caterpillar (Cirina butyrospermi) infestation in semi-arid Ghana","authors":"Cornelius K.A. Pienaah , Lina Adeetuk , Bipasha Baruah , Isaac Luginaah","doi":"10.1016/j.forpol.2025.103605","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.forpol.2025.103605","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Climate change is intensifying the emergence of pests and diseases worldwide. Despite mounting studies across Africa focusing on staple and some tree crops, there is limited scholarly attention on the threats posed by the seasonal infestation of the shea tree caterpillar across the sub-Saharan African shea-growing belt. In northern Ghana, the shea tree (<em>Vitellaria paradoxa</em>) provides the primary income and livelihood alternative for many women and their households. Drawing on feminist political ecology, this qualitative study employed photovoice to examine women's lived experiences, encompassing their observations, beliefs, and adaptive strategies related to shea caterpillar infestations in northern Ghana. Results from the visual and thematic analysis show a mix of both challenges and opportunities. The women perceive shea caterpillar infestations as increasingly unpredictable, with seasonal shifts and intensity attributed to changing climate patterns. They recognize caterpillars as pests that extensively defoliate shea trees while also providing a high-protein food source. The findings reveal conflicting perspectives on the effect of the caterpillar, with some women believing that defoliation increases shea yields by promoting new growth, while others associate it with yield declines, noting weakened trees post-infestation. This research highlights the diverse ecological knowledge of women in shea-growing regions, which is essential for building resilience against climate change and establishing sustainable shea production systems. It sets the stage for further exploration of the complexities of shea caterpillar infestations in the context of escalating climate change. Findings from this study indicate that a community-based approach could be an effective climate-informed strategy for pest management.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":12451,"journal":{"name":"Forest Policy and Economics","volume":"179 ","pages":"Article 103605"},"PeriodicalIF":3.8,"publicationDate":"2025-08-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144903355","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Shaping future foresters: Assessing employers and recent graduates' perceptions on changing demands in forest sector employment 塑造未来的森林人：评估雇主和应届毕业生对森林部门就业需求变化的看法

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Forest Policy and Economics Pub Date : 2025-08-23 DOI: 10.1016/j.forpol.2025.103598

Juliet Achieng Owuor , Marko Lovrić , Georg Winkel

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Qualitative perspectives on safety, health, and productivity from Northeast United States loggers: Implications for industry sustainability 美国东北部伐木工人的安全、健康和生产力的定性观点：对行业可持续性的影响

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Forest Policy and Economics Pub Date : 2025-08-23 DOI: 10.1016/j.forpol.2025.103604

Madeleine Zenir , Pamela Milkovich , Patrick Donnelly , Wayne Lundstrom , Mark Fullen , Erika Scott

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Green-blue workforce readiness for mangrove conservation: Community competency clusters and participatory drivers in Indonesia 红树林保护的绿蓝劳动力准备：印度尼西亚的社区能力集群和参与性驱动因素

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Forest Policy and Economics Pub Date : 2025-08-23 DOI: 10.1016/j.forpol.2025.103593

I Wayan Koko Suryawan , Ari Rahman , Sapta Suhardono , Van Viet Nguyen , Chun-Hung Lee

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Information exchange network on timber legality among key actors in Serbia: An illustrative case study 塞尔维亚主要行动者间木材合法性信息交流网络：一个说明性案例研究

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Forest Policy and Economics Pub Date : 2025-08-23 DOI: 10.1016/j.forpol.2025.103602

Maja Radosavljevic , Todora Rogelja , Mauro Masiero , Elena Andriollo , Branko Glavonjic

{"title":"Information exchange network on timber legality among key actors in Serbia: An illustrative case study","authors":"Maja Radosavljevic , Todora Rogelja , Mauro Masiero , Elena Andriollo , Branko Glavonjic","doi":"10.1016/j.forpol.2025.103602","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.forpol.2025.103602","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Despite the considerable efforts to mitigate deforestation and forest degradation, illegal logging and unsustainable forest management practices remain pervasive. To deal with the issue of the illegal timber market, the European Union (EU) implemented several initiatives and regulations, the most recent being the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR). The Regulation brings more stringent requirements and places an additional burden on public authorities and timber traders, which might influence its future implementation. Thus, information availability, transparency and exchange are becoming more and more important. This article provides an illustrative exploration of the policy network of actors that exchange information on timber legality in Serbia, aiming to pinpoint potential gaps and avenues for improvement. Data were collected using interviews and semi-structured surveys of key decision-makers in Serbia, and analysed through Social Network Analysis (SNA). Social networks were visualised using Gephi software. Our results identify ten key actors connected with 53 connections. The findings highlight the importance of strong connections between governmental and non-governmental actors and suggest that the dominance of public actors in the information exchange network for timber legality in Serbia remains a potential weakness for future EUDR implementation and beyond. As trust is essential for building strong relationships and facilitating cooperation, captured network structure may be indicative of high levels of trust among state actors and weak ones with the scientific community, private forest owners and enterprises. This indicates that the policy-makers should focus on strengthening connections with non-state actors, promoting more balanced and inclusive information exchange, and improving the perceived quantity and quality of information exchange.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":12451,"journal":{"name":"Forest Policy and Economics","volume":"178 ","pages":"Article 103602"},"PeriodicalIF":3.8,"publicationDate":"2025-08-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144889670","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Regional economic and employment impacts of industrial decline in the forest sector: Evidence from sawmill closures in Michigan 森林部门工业衰退对区域经济和就业的影响：来自密歇根州锯木厂关闭的证据

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Forest Policy and Economics Pub Date : 2025-08-22 DOI: 10.1016/j.forpol.2025.103601

Basanta Lamsal , Jagdish Poudel , Raju Pokharel

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Navigating the international forest policy labyrinth: Domestic drivers of participation in the UNFF from Czechia, Finland, Slovakia, and Slovenia 导航国际森林政策迷宫：捷克、芬兰、斯洛伐克和斯洛文尼亚参与联合国森林论坛的国内驱动因素

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Forest Policy and Economics Pub Date : 2025-08-22 DOI: 10.1016/j.forpol.2025.103596

Lenka Halušková , Daniela Nousiainen , Teppo Hujala , Špela Pezdevšek Malovrh , Zala Uhan , Miloslav Machoň , Vilém Jarský , Sarah L. Burns , Jaroslav Šálka

{"title":"Navigating the international forest policy labyrinth: Domestic drivers of participation in the UNFF from Czechia, Finland, Slovakia, and Slovenia","authors":"Lenka Halušková , Daniela Nousiainen , Teppo Hujala , Špela Pezdevšek Malovrh , Zala Uhan , Miloslav Machoň , Vilém Jarský , Sarah L. Burns , Jaroslav Šálka","doi":"10.1016/j.forpol.2025.103596","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.forpol.2025.103596","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>International forest policy is fragmented, multi-centric, and legally non-binding. Globally, the only intergovernmental political process focused explicitly on forest issues is the United Nations Forum on Forests (UNFF). Debates persist regarding the efficiency and relevance of this process for participating countries. The theoretical framework introduced by <span><span>Börzel (2002)</span></span> proposes a bottom-up approach to internationalization, which assumes that a country's participation at the international level depends on its capacity to act and its policy preferences. This article aims to test these theoretical assumptions from the perspective of four highly forested European countries Czechia, Finland, Slovakia, and Slovenia. The results show significant differences: Finland demonstrates strong engagement by leveraging its capacity and involving diverse actors, while Czechia and Slovakia participate minimally, sending governmental representatives but not prioritizing the process. Slovenia, despite having the capacity to act, does not utilize its potential within the UNFF. Notably, capacity to act and forestry sector regulation were not central determinants of participation. Instead, the recognition and support of the UNFF by domestic actors exhibited full conformity between theoretical assumptions and the observed reality. These findings suggest that domestic actors´ support is the primary driver of participation in this global, non-binding political process.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":12451,"journal":{"name":"Forest Policy and Economics","volume":"178 ","pages":"Article 103596"},"PeriodicalIF":3.8,"publicationDate":"2025-08-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144887221","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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