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Abstract
Executive Summary
Chapter 1 -Introduction
Methodology
Competing Materials in the Construction Market
Competing Materials in the Packaging Market
Barriers to Materials Substitution
Construction Materials
Packaging Materials
Potential for Material Substitution
Conclusions Relating to SFM
Chapter 6 -Conclusions
References
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Forestry

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This report examines the role of wood products in mitigating climate change while highlighting the broader social, economic, and environmental benefits tied to sustainable forest management. It emphasizes the importance of forests as carbon sinks and the need for improved understanding of the connections between forest utilization and development benefits. The paper outlines three key mitigation strategies involving forestry and wood products: reducing emissions from forests, maintaining carbon storage capacity, and expanding carbon sequestration efforts. It also discusses regional variations in forest management, certification challenges, and the implications for community forest enterprises, ultimately advocating for a more synergistic approach to forestry and climate change initiatives.

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