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Forest management
Last updated on
19 August 2008
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.
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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 WorldÂ?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 >>