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The project aims to further understand the effects of climate change on forest management and FSC forest products, specifically on the wood resource. Included as a priority line of action in the 3rd PNACC Work Programme, the impact of climate change on wood production and its implications for the industry is analysed. Wood production has been modelled according to different climate scenarios, the vulnerability and risk of annual timber production has been quantified and adaptive forest management measures to mitigate the effects of climate change have been determined, together with owners and managers.

To analyse the impact of climate change on wood production and its implications for the industry.

1. Modelling of wood production over time based on the different temperature and precipitation scenarios according to the AEMET scenarios for the next century (low, medium, and high warming level).

2. Consultation and discussion with forest owners and managers of the results of modelling and risk analysis.

3. Analysis of Impact, vulnerability and adaptation (logistical improvement, technological improvement) to climate change of the industry associated with wood.

• A reduction in forest production and habitat suitability for Scots pine is predicted.
• Maritime pine presents a positive net change of 26 to 40% of habitat gain
• Climatic risks are moderate for Pinus sylvestris and mild for Pinus pinaster
• Measures for adaptation to climate change are recommended at the species, stand and landscape level, such as genetic diversity, de facto cutting in two stages, incorporation of other species, density management and control of plant fuel.
• The results show changes in the wood supply chain, in emerging wood-based value chains and mitigation measures and the push for forest certification.