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Company-led approaches to conflict resolution in the forest sector

This discussion paper explores the potential for addressing conflict in the forest sector through the use of company-led tools and mechanisms. (The Forests Dialogue Research: 2009) More info >>

USAID's enduring legacy in natural forests: livelihoods, landscapes & governance

This study highlights the major results of USAID's efforts in natural forest management based on information from an extensive review of global literature from USAID-supported projects, and 10 focus-country studies from Africa and Asia. (USAID: 2009) More info >>

Critical need for new definitions of 'forest' and 'forest degradation' in global climate change agreements

This article discusses the problems regarding the definition of 'forest' adopted in 2001 under the Marrakesh Accord of the Clean Development Mechanism, lack of a consensus definition of 'forest degradation,' and the potential exclusion of forest degradation in the post-Kyoto agreement. (Conservation Letters: July 2009) More info >>

Future forestry education: responding to expanding societal needs

This policy brief consolidates recommendations of the first global workshop on forestry education held in 2007 in Kenya calling for changes in forestry education, research and practice. (World Agroforestry Centre: 2008) More info >>

Participatory monitoring in tropical forest management: a review of tools, concepts & lessons learned

This paper addresses the benefits of participatory monitoring, encouraging local people to ask questions about their forest and their forestbased livelihoods, think about change in a systematic way and respond with reasoned decision-making. (CIFOR: 2008) More info >>

Climate change, carbon Offsets and certified organic forestry

This paper looks at the entry of retail carbon offsetting as an opportunity for the organic sector to revisit the challenges and opportunities of Certified Organic Forestry, to create a world's next practice forestry. (: June 2008) More info >>

Research planning and management for foresters

This is a training manual for foresters on developing and managing research projects. (ACIAR: 2008) More info >>

Do community-based approaches to natural resource management work?

This article examines a community-based approach to sustainable forest management in Fiji. (ANU Pacific Economic Bulletin: Oct 2007) More info >>

Australia Forest and Trade Network (AFTN)

An organisation established by the WWF to stem the global flow of illegal timber and encourage well-managed forests. (WWF) More info >>

The implications of carbon financing for pro-poor community forestry

This paper explores the implications of new financing mechanisms, carbon markets and increased investment in forestry for community forestry. (Overseas Development Institute: 2008) More info >>

Contributions of Center for International Forestry Research to local livelihoods

This bibliography provides an overview of key publications produced by the Centre for International Forestry Research on local livelihoods and sustainability science for tropical forests. (Centre for International Forestry Research: 2004) More info >>

European Tropical Forest Research Network (ETFRN)

A knowledge sharing forum for practitioners working in the area of tropical forest research. (European Tropical Forest) More info >>

AusAID investment pays dividends in Sri Lanka: community based forest management

This article describes a pilot experiment of community engagement in forest protection and management supported under an AusAID funded project in Sri Lanka.
(: 2008) More info >>

Plant for the planet: the billion tree campaign

This publication outlines the activities and results achieved by the 'Plant for the Planet' campaign. (UNEP: 2008) More info >>

Aboriginal Rainforest Council Inc.: cultural heritage mapping project

This document contains a summary from the Cultural Heritage Information Management workshop  to determine the needs of a system which will empower Traditional Owners of the Wet Tropics World Heritage Area to manage cultural heritage information. (Aboriginal Rainforest Council: 2006) More info >>

State of the World's Forests 2007

This report looks at progress towards sustainable forest management at the regional and global levels between 1990 to 2005. (FAO: 2007) More info >>

Participatory forest management & poverty reduction: a review of the evidence

This document is a review of the impact of Participatory Forest Management (PFM) on poverty, using a case study approach to review different forms of PFM around the world. (ODI Forest Policy and Environment Programme: 2005) More info >>

Issues and opportunities for the forest sector in PNG

This paper provides an overview of the status of the forest sector in Papua New Guinea, including risks and opportunities within the sector. (ODI Forest Policy and Environment Programme (FPEP): 2007) More info >>

The current legal and institutional framework of the forest sector in PNG

This paper examines the current legal and institutional framework governing the administration of the forest sector in Papua New Guinea. (ODI Forest Policy and Environment Programme (FPEP): 2007) More info >>

What can be learnt from the past?: a history of the forestry sector in Papua New Guinea

This paper looks at the issues of the forest and tradition, the law, trade, governance and sustainability in Papua New Guinea. (ODI Forest Policy and Environment Programme (FPEP): 2007) More info >>

The VERIFOR Project: timber verification

VERIFOR is an ODI-led research project working with partner institutions in tropical countries to ensure timber and forest products are legally harvested. (VERIFOR: 2007) More info >>

Forestry briefings

This website provides a series of briefing papers on issues of current forest policy interest, targeted at a wide audience of policy makers, researchers and practitioners. (ODI Forest Policy and Environment Programme (FPEP)) More info >>

Forests in landscapes: ecosystem approaches to sustainability

This series of case studies examines how local communities are moving ahead of international rhetoric and implementing sustainable forest management and conservation approaches. (IUCN: 2005) More info >>

Poverty alleviation & forests in Vietnam

This report seeks to summarise the relationship between poverty alleviation and forestry initiatives in Vietnam. (Center for International Forestry: 2005) More info >>

Participatory rural appraisal for community forest management: tools & techniques

This manual is a compilation of a variety of participatory rural appraisal tools and techniques. (Community Forestry International: 2002) More info >>

CIFOR Forest Spatial Information Catalog

This catalog is a portal for forestry related data and information about current forestry projects. (CIFOR: 2007) More info >>

Center for International forestry research (CIFOR)

CIFOR is an international research and global knowledge institution committed to conserving forests and improving the livelihoods of people in the tropics. (CIFOR: 2007) More info >>

Rehabilitation & restoration of degraded forests

This paper presents approaches to restoring and rehabilitating the vast areas of degraded, fragmented and modified forests which cover much of the world. (IUCN: 2003) More info >>

The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC)

The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) is an international organization which brings people together to set international standards for responsible forest management. (Forest Stewardship Council (FSC)) More info >>

Global Forest Information Service (GFIS)

GFIS is an internet gateway to forest information resources from around the world. (GFIS) More info >>

Global forest resources assessment 2005

This extensive assessment of global forest resources describes the extent, uses and value of forest resources covering 229 countries and territories between 1990 and 2005. (FAO: 2006) More info >>

Traditional tree initiative: South Pacific

An initiative supporting traditional South Pacific cultures by encouraging planting and conservation of traditional and indigenous trees. (The Communication Initiative: Oct 2004) More info >>

Forests, wood & livelihood: finding a future for all

A speech by The Minister for Foreign Affairs outlining Australia's contribution to international sustainable forestry. (AusAID: Aug 2005) More info >>


 

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