Planners / Implementers
3.3 Materials, tools and supplies
The selection and purchase of materials, tools, and other supplies should be done with minimal environmental impact. Whenever possible, choose sustainably produced, locally sourced, and reusable or biodegradable options. Environmentally responsible procurement contributes to the overall sustainability of the restoration project and reduces its ecological footprint.
In addition to purchasing, a clear inventory is indispensable. The use of digital GIS tools can play a significant role here. These tools enable not only the creation of detailed maps of the site, but also documenting the locations of materials, tools, and supplies.
Related resources
Seed4Forest
Seed4Forest is a Europe-wide decision-support tool that guides users in selecting climate-resilient tree species, species mixtures, and provenances for forest restoration and management. It integrates up-to-date scientific models—including species distribution, productivity, mixture suitability, and provenance guidance—to assess the performance of multiple species under current and future climate conditions. By combining species- and genetic-level information, the tool enables spatially explicit analysis and supports evidence-based adaptation strategies, such as assisted migration.
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