They don't sacrifice conscience for economic wealth. The balance is interesting and in some cases merchants and environmentalists see the same goal.
21.8.2016
Finland’s forest protection (click here) goals may remain unrealised if current programmes to promote biodiversity don’t receive more funding, says the country’s top forest products companies and environmental organisations. The unlikely partnership says the Metso forest biodiversity programme needs 30 million euros more than have been allocated by the government if it hopes to have lasting impact....
I know it is difficult to prioritize conservation over other national priorities, but, it is a dire need that has no voice. It is important countries globally assess their conservation programs and move forward to protect forests, ecosystems and species. Earth is drying up and the only thing that will stop it is the biology that thrived before.
Finland’s forest protection (click here) goals may remain unrealised if current programmes to promote biodiversity don’t receive more funding, says the country’s top forest products companies and environmental organisations. The unlikely partnership says the Metso forest biodiversity programme needs 30 million euros more than have been allocated by the government if it hopes to have lasting impact....
I know it is difficult to prioritize conservation over other national priorities, but, it is a dire need that has no voice. It is important countries globally assess their conservation programs and move forward to protect forests, ecosystems and species. Earth is drying up and the only thing that will stop it is the biology that thrived before.
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Finland’s forest industry giant UPM says it is clear that forest protection is an integral part of sustainable forest management. Timo Lehesvirta, UPM’s global forest director, has been active in the development of the Metso programme since its inception.
He praises its voluntary approach to forest conservation, saying it is both unique and has been clearly shown to meet a need.
“When conservation efforts stem from the owner, its voluntary nature adds to the overall acceptability of the decision among forest owners,” says Lehesvirta, adding that this is true especially when compared to the alternative: the state determining which areas should be protected.
UPM alone owns 700,000 hectares of forested land in Finland, approximately ten percent of which is protected, Lehesvirta says.
The Nature Conservation Association’s Lundvall says Metso’s achievements to date won’t be lost if more funding can’t be secured, but many things will be left unfinished and, more importantly, great locations will remain unprotected....
Any silviculturist first had to love the forest before the profit to an economic engine is thought about. Trees are paramount to Earth's greenhouse gas balance.
Silviculturists salaries vary from $42,000 to $62,000 annually, depending on education and experience.
Silviculturists (click here) who are sometimes called "forester silviculturists" "forestry professionals" or "natural resource professionals" work to shape policies for managing maintaining and conserving sustainable forests. They develop procedures and plan projects that will ensure trees will remain healthy and disease-free.
According to the website www.careerplanner.com silviculturists study the rate at which trees grow and how factors such as fires and animals may affect whether various species of trees germinate. They also determine whether trees are in need of pruning and they develop systems for labeling and identifying trees to keep track of their growth and evaluate when pruning may be beneficial. They may work for tree nurseries that cultivate new trees that will replace old ones that die. In short their expertise is in planning and monitoring forests to insure their continued viability over a long period of time.
Silviculturists often work outdoors driving to remote sites and then walking through thick forests to examine the state of the trees and plan projects that will ensure that the tree stands remain a valuable commodity.
The website pacificforestfoundation.org says that the credentials for becoming a silviculturist include a bachelor's degree in forestry as well as experience in managing forests. Silviculturist positions are greatly coveted and those who aspire to this profession often spend time as entry-level technicians or lower level technician supervisors either during or after they earn a college degree in forestry.
Silviculturists work for landowners private companies or for the government. According to the website www.simplyhired.com earnings by silviculturists vary widely depending on level of experience and location as well as type of employer for whom they work but the average annual salary is approximately $52000....
