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An ecosystem-based approach strengthens the forest’s carbon storage, productivity, and biodiversity
In Qvidja’s forests, light filters through trees of all sizes and ages. Growing at their own pace, these forests provide habitats for countless species and store vast reserves of carbon above and below ground. Constant renewal creates a rich landscape and steady yields for generations.
Continuous Forestry
In continuous-cover forestry, trees regenerate naturally, which also helps prevent disease damage. It offers an alternative to traditional clear-cut forestry, where nearly all trees are harvested at once. Instead, only the largest and most mature trees are removed, following the principle of “selective thinning from above.” Smaller trees and seedlings are left to grow, maintaining a diverse structure and ensuring the forest is constantly renewed.
Qvidja forest area
total
764hectares
of which protected
137hectare
Higher Returns for Forest Owners
Selective thinning yields valuable saw logs without the need for soil preparation, planting, or sapling care. The revenue from harvests is higher than from thinning from below, which mostly produces lower-value pulpwood.
The forest produces steadily, keeps capital returns strong, and – the more diverse it is – the better it supports different uses and species.
The more diverse the forests are, the better they serve both different uses and the many species that depend on them.
Carbon Sequestration and Biodiversity
Continuous-cover forests store more carbon than plantation forests because the carbon reserves in trees and soil stay intact, rather than disappearing after clear-cutting. Recovery from clear-cuts can take decades.
A forest of many ages and sizes creates habitats for a wide range of species, while also enriching the landscape.
