Trees in the Greenhouse

The forest products industry faces a transition driven by environmental policies and shifting consumer values, offering a unique opportunity to provide sustainable solutions to climate change, including carbon storage. However, the industry remains fragmented regarding appropriate climate policies, and the realization of these market opportunities depends on the establishment of clear, long-term national and international regulatory frameworks.

• The forest products industry is positioned to benefit from global warming mitigation efforts through new opportunities in sustainable forestry, though it faces risks from the 'creative destruction' caused by shifting consumer values, environmental policies, and resource constraints.
• The industry has the potential to evolve from a simple lumber and paper business into a provider of sustainable fiber, energy, materials, and ecosystem services, specifically carbon storage.
• Realizing the industry's potential as a major solutions provider for climate change requires clear, long-term national and international regulatory frameworks, but the sector is currently fragmented and divided over which climate policies are appropriate.

APA

World Resources Institute (n.d.). Trees in the Greenhouse. https://www.wri.org/research/trees-greenhouse

Chicago

World Resources Institute. Trees in the Greenhouse. n.d. https://www.wri.org/research/trees-greenhouse.

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BibTeX

@techreport{worldresourcesinstitutendtrees, author = {{World Resources Institute}}, title = {{Trees in the Greenhouse}}, institution = {World Resources Institute}, url = {https://www.wri.org/research/trees-greenhouse}, urldate = {2026-08-17}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }