Various Aspects of Sustainability Analysis in Georgia

Cieszewski C.J., Zasada M., Borders B.E., Lowe R., Clutter M.L., Daniels R.F.

ABSTRACT: In 2001 the Georgia Traditional Industries Program (TIP3) sponsored a cooperative study at the D.B. Warnell School of Forest Resources, University of Georgia, to analyze the long-term sustainability of fiber supply in Georgia. The subject of this study is relevant to a diverse array of disciplines, and it offers the opportunity to explore various aspects of sustainability not directly related to the supply of fiber or timber alone. Examples of such aspects include studies of biomass densities and production, carbon densities, sequestration and credits, landscape changes, etc. We describe some of the technical aspects of data pooling and compilation, program settings and assumptions, and initial finding relating to this study.

KEYWORDS: Long-term sustainable forest management, maximum allowable cut, intensive forest management, carbon budget

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