Abstract
Multifunctional alpine forests: what contradictory interests & what solutions?
The ability and responsibility of forest owners to manage forests sustainably and keeping them resilient, is crucial for protecting biodiversity, and to deliver ecosystem services (ES) for people, nature and the economy: ES support the photosynthesis or nutrient cycles, regulate the water cycle, temperature, or CO2 sequestration, provide timber, food, feed, or fiber and contribute with its natural heritage, aesthetic and spiritual values to community welfare, culture, recreation and health. Despite this, conflicting interests and risks create major challenges for setting priorities in multifunctional forest management. Because of the impact of climate change on the forest and timber value chains, innovative green business solutions are needed.