This technical document examines the influence of the forest products (roundwood, processed wood products and pulp and paper) value chain on atmospheric greenhouse gases. Total greenhouse gas emissions from the forest products value chain are estimated to be 890 million tonnes of carbon dioxide (CO2) equivalent per year, not counting the sequestration accomplished in the value chain. However, the forest products value chain also accomplishes large net removals of CO2 from the atmosphere, because a portion of the CO2 it removes from the atmosphere is stored as carbon for long periods in forests, products in use and products in landfills.
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Organization: FAO, Advisory Committee on Pulp and Wood Products, Confederation of European Paper Industries, International Council of Forest and Paper Associations, National Council for Air and Stream Improvement
Topics: Industry, Transport, Forestry, Mitigation
Type of material: Analytical-Technical Document
Publication date: 2011
Language: English