Forest bioeconomy as an engine for sustainable development, water resources management and mitigation of the effects of climate change
Brazil presents a great opportunity for the development of the bioeconomy, based on the management of natural forests, especially public forests, as well as the integration of the forestry component into agricultural systems, especially in private areas. Related to the management of natural forests, the importance of expanding the use of biodiversity products, especially non-timber, in a sustainable manner and with technological innovation, is highlighted. Currently, just 10 products accounts for more than 90% of non-timber forest production from native forests. A potential that is still underutilized, especially if we consider the Amazon biome. With regards to the integration of the forestry component into agricultural systems, the various forms of production developed around the world stand out, which are important alternatives for water conservation, sustainable development and mitigation of the effects of climate change. In Brazil, the Forest Law differentiates areas occupied by family farmers or traditional peoples and communities, encouraging the practice of agroforestry systems in Legal Reserve areas, as longer as they do not deviate from the existing vegetation cover and do not harm the environment. Therefore, agroforestry systems are presented as an alternative for their potential for income generation, water conservation, among other environmental services. In this sense, several practices are discussed around the world, such as: “domestic forest”, “forest gardens”, “climate smart agriculture” and “integrated landscape management. In general, it is observed that Brazil presents a great opportunity for the development of the bioeconomy, from the management of natural forests and the integration of the forest component to agricultural systems. Finally, these development opportunities for the Forest Bioeconomy stand out as paths for Sustainable Development, Water Resources Management and the Mitigation of the Effects of Climate Change. Keywords: Adaptive and integrated management, Sustainable forest management, Economic Development, Climate change, Agriculture. ID: 3623981
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| Language: | English |
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FAO ;
2022
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| Online Access: | https://openknowledge.fao.org/handle/20.500.14283/cc1659en http://www.fao.org/3/cc1659en/cc1659en.pdf |
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