About us - Nova Sylva
Nova Sylva: new forestry is a modern vision of the forest, its resources and its management where:
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The vulnerability and complexity of forest ecosystems are understood and respected.
At Nova Sylva,we believe that a more comprehensive knowledge of forest ecosystems will help develop practices that maintain ecological processes and functions, and consequently, contribute to ecosystem integrity and biodiversity.
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The beauty and richness of forests are protected and enhanced.
At Nova Sylva,we work at reducing the impact of human activity on forest ecosystems in order to maintain and enhance the well-being of people, including First Nations.
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The important role of forests is recognized.
At Nova Sylva, we recognize the important role forests play in climate regulation, flooding control, soil conservation and water cycles.
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The potential of forest ecosystems to provide renewable resources and act as carbon sinks is recognized.
At Nova Sylva,we believe that forests can contribute to reducing the impact of climate change by accumulating and storing large quantities of carbon while at the same time providing a renewable product of great quality.