Social and Environmental Effects of Forestry

Forest ecosystems are vital to the well-being of society and the long-term provision of goods and services. For this reason, managing for sustainable use and supply is critical. 
 

Ensis assists industry, landowners and governing bodies to develop options for ecosystem management, utilising the multiple benefits of forestry in conjunction with other land uses. 
 

This important area of research supports the balanced use of resources to amend or maintain ecological sustainability, while continuing commercial production.
 

Major activity areas include:

• Commercial Environmental Forestry - decision making tools for targeting of trees in Australian landscapes for multiple benefits.
• Greenhouse and Carbon - quantifying the role of forests in greenhouse gas mitigation, and evaluating the potential effects of climate change on the environment.
• Biodiversity - ensuring the conservation of biodiversity within productive forests.
• Water quality - managing forests to ensure water quality and availability.
• Environmental remediation - using forests for remediation of municipal and industrial wastes (ie. land treatment).
• Salinity mitigation - developing sustainable forestry systems for low-medium rainfall areas.

For more information on Ensis capabilities relating to forestry and the environment, click here.
 

Contact: - General Manager, Ensis Forests and Environment