Increased protection of forest biodiversity implies reduced income from timber production both for society and forest owners, and consistent analysis of the relationships between biodiversity benefits and corresponding costs is important both for forest managers as well as policy makers. Using a...

In the discussion of how forests can contribute to reducing the content of greenhouse gases on the atmosphere, most focus has been given to the sequestration of carbon dioxide in forests. Few studies have analysed the additional impact wood-based product has as a substitute for other materials....