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Table 3 Scenario classification for this study

From: Application of integrated Korean forest growth dynamics model to meet NDC target by considering forest management scenarios and budget

Scenario

Description

1

Current climate maintenance (no climate change occurs)

Overprotection

2

Future climate change scenario RCP 8.5

Overprotection

3

Future climate change scenario RCP 8.5

Current level forest management:

• Clear-cut harvest according to the legal final cutting age (~ 15,000 ha year−1)

• Harvest by thinning (~ 30%)

Reforestation

4

Future climate change scenario RCP 8.5

Ideal level of forest management:

• Clear-cut harvest according to the legal final cutting age (~ 35,000 ha year−1)

• Harvest by thinning (~ 30%)

Reforestation