Explore the conversation between Teppo Hujala and Päivi Pelli on the future of forest research and horizon scanning.
Today’s world is characterised by disruptions. The changing climate, geopolitics, and technological development signal several possible directions for the future bioeconomy. Recent research papers demonstrate that horizon scanning is a scientifically proven method, for example, in identifying and prioritising emerging research topics, as well as handling critical issues in forestry.
In this conversation, Teppo Hujala from the University of Eastern Finland and Päivi Pelli from the European Forest Institute invite forest researchers to develop more systematic horizon scanning.
You can listen to the conversation or watch it with subtitles – the audio plays even if your phone screen is locked.
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If you are interested to learn more, contact: teppo.hujala @ uef.fi or paivi.pelli @ efi.int
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References
Bengston, D.N., Hujala, T. & Butler, B.J. The “Coming Age of Wood” and Family Forest Owners: An Implications Wheel® Exploration. Small-scale Forestry 19, 145–157 (2020). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11842-019-09423-7
Mauno, T., Pelli, P., Bengston, D.N., Pykäläinen, J., Hujala, T. 2025. Interactive Horizon Scanning of the Forest Bioeconomy with a Nested Business Environment Framework. Futures & Foresight Science. https://doi.org/10.1002/ffo2.70015