Abstract
The forest sector plays a key role in meeting the climate change challenge. Forest products
and renewable materials are masterpieces in achieving this role. This editorial details the benefits
of these forest products and celebrates the contributions of the authors who submitted their work
to this special edition of Forests journal. This edition presents 11 papers, which include the
characterization of a new fiber supply, the description of advanced materials and their
environmental impact, and an examination of structural products, wood protection, and
modifications.