Climate-smart forestry is a dynamic and adaptable approach within sustainable forest management (SFM) that optimizes climate adaptation and mitigation outcomes. These outcomes include:
- Stable or increased carbon sequestration and storage;
- Mitigation of severe wildfire risks;
- Assurance that forests remain intact through continuous cycles of growth, harvest, and regrowth;
- Displacement of carbon-intensive materials through the production of sustainable, renewable, carbon-conscious products;
- Healthy and resilient forests;
- Alignment of climate benefits with the needs of rural communities; and
- Forest adaptation to a changing climate.
Climate-smart forestry is guided by science and can adapt to different regions, forest types, and changing conditions. It recognizes the vital role of different forest types, including TIR’s managed forests, in achieving climate solutions.