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Multifunctional Forest Restoration in Brazil: A Critical Analysis of the Trends and Knowledge Gaps in the Scientific Literature

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  • João Paulo Bispo Santos

    (Laboratory of Ecology and Forest Restoration (LERF), Department of Forest Sciences, “Luiz de Queiroz” College of Agriculture, University of São Paulo, Av. Pádua Dias 11, Piracicaba 13418-900, SP, Brazil
    Department of Biology, Universidade de Campinas (UNICAMP), University City Zeferino Vaz, Campinas 13083-970, SP, Brazil)

  • João Paulo Romanelli

    (Laboratory of Ecology and Forest Restoration (LERF), Department of Forest Sciences, “Luiz de Queiroz” College of Agriculture, University of São Paulo, Av. Pádua Dias 11, Piracicaba 13418-900, SP, Brazil)

  • Fernando Ravanini Gardon

    (Department of Forest Restoration and Carbon Modeling, Re.green, Praça Santos Dumont, 70—4th Floor, Gávea, Rio de Janeiro 22470-060, RJ, Brazil)

  • Pedro Medrado Krainovic

    (Laboratory of Ecology and Forest Restoration (LERF), Department of Forest Sciences, “Luiz de Queiroz” College of Agriculture, University of São Paulo, Av. Pádua Dias 11, Piracicaba 13418-900, SP, Brazil
    Institute for Advanced Studies, University of São Paulo, São Paulo 05508-010, SP, Brazil)

  • Angélica Faria de Resende

    (Laboratory of Tropical Silviculture, Department of Forest Sciences, “Luiz de Queiroz” College of Agriculture, University of São Paulo, Av. Pádua Dias 11, Piracicaba 13418-900, SP, Brazil)

  • Lukas Rodrigues Souza

    (Laboratory of Ecology and Forest Restoration (LERF), Department of Forest Sciences, “Luiz de Queiroz” College of Agriculture, University of São Paulo, Av. Pádua Dias 11, Piracicaba 13418-900, SP, Brazil)

  • Daniel Piotto

    (Training Center in Agroforestry Sciences, Federal University of Southern Bahia, Itabuna 45613-204, BA, Brazil)

  • Ricardo Ribeiro Rodrigues

    (Laboratory of Ecology and Forest Restoration (LERF), Department of Forest Sciences, “Luiz de Queiroz” College of Agriculture, University of São Paulo, Av. Pádua Dias 11, Piracicaba 13418-900, SP, Brazil
    Department of Biology, Universidade de Campinas (UNICAMP), University City Zeferino Vaz, Campinas 13083-970, SP, Brazil)

Abstract

The global demand for forest products will increase in the coming decades due to population growth and increasing environmental awareness. Therefore, the production of forest products through multifunctional forest restoration could be a meaningful opportunity for large-scale restoration while promoting sustainability and vegetation recovery. We conducted a comprehensive literature review to explore how forest restoration in Brazil can meet the growing global demand for forest products, thereby promoting the widespread adoption of restoration practices. The number of forest restoration publications addressing forest product supply has increased, but remains limited. Notably, only studies on payments for environmental services have increased significantly over the years, while studies on non-timber forest products and timber have not increased significantly. Similar patterns and trends were found in earlier studies. Many studies do not provide insights into the socioeconomic outcomes of multifunctional forest restoration, which is consistent with other research findings. The studies cited 108 native species of commercial value. According to the literature, these species can provide multiple forest products, making their management economically attractive. Multifunctional restoration in Brazil has the potential for meeting global demand for forest products and supporting large-scale restoration. However, advancing scientific and technological knowledge in this area is needed to make this feasible.

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  • João Paulo Bispo Santos & João Paulo Romanelli & Fernando Ravanini Gardon & Pedro Medrado Krainovic & Angélica Faria de Resende & Lukas Rodrigues Souza & Daniel Piotto & Ricardo Ribeiro Rodrigues, 2023. "Multifunctional Forest Restoration in Brazil: A Critical Analysis of the Trends and Knowledge Gaps in the Scientific Literature," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 15(22), pages 1-21, November.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jsusta:v:15:y:2023:i:22:p:15782-:d:1277033
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