Forestry Sector Outlook Studies -  GFPOS/MISC/01 The outlook for forest products markets in Europe and implications for the profitability of plantation forestry in the United Kingdom
	(2003), EN , 36pp
This paper presents an overview of recent trends in forest products markets in Europe and describes how forest products markets may evolve over the next decade or so. It then discusses how these changes might affect the economics of forest plantation management and suggests how the forest sector might adapt to these developments.
> About: Europe , Forest management, Forest plantations, Forest products, Markets, Trends, United Kingdom
	Forestry Sector Outlook Studies -  GFPOS/MISC/02 Historical trends and outlook for the North American forestry sector: implications for the Great Lakes forest area
	(2003), EN , 76pp
This paper presents an overview of trends in forest products markets in North America and describes how forest products markets may evolve over the next decade or so. It then describes how the North American forestry sector is being shaped by trends within and outside the region and suggests how the forestry sector might adapt to these developments.
> About: Canada , Economic situation, Forest land, Forest products, Forestry policies, Markets, North America, Trends, Usa
	Forestry Sector Outlook Studies -  GFPOS/MISC/03 TREND AND CHALLENGES IN THE FORESTRY SECTOR IN SMALL ISLAND DEVELOPING STATES
	(2005), EN , 15pp
This chapter presents a review of some of the new and emerging challenges in the forestry sector in Small Island Developing States (SIDS). It focuses on the production and trade of forest products as well as the contribution of the sector to the economies of these countries. Although the forestry sector is not significantly affected by agricultural trade preferences, there are a number of issues in the area of international trade that are important to the sector and these are described in this report.
> About: Forest products , Forestry, International trade, Islands, Production, Small Island Developing States, Trade, Trends
	Forestry Sector Outlook Studies -  GFPOS/MISC/04 Recent trends and developments in global markets for pulp and paper
	(2005), EN , 47pp
This paper is based on the results of recent and ongoing outlook studies carried-out by FAO. It presents an overview of some of the main driving forces currently affecting the global markets for pulp and paper and describes how they have affected production and consumption patterns. It then discusses the implications of these trends for the pulp and paper sector in India.
> About: Consumption , Forestry, India, Markets, Production, Pulp and paper industry, Trends, World markets
	Forestry Sector Outlook Studies -  GFPOS/MISC/05 AUTO-EVALUATION OF FORESTRY SECTOR OUTLOOK STUDIES
	(2005), EN , 65pp
Since 1996, FAO has implemented the Programme Entity Forestry Sector Outlook Studies resulting in a number of global and regional forest sector outlook studies to help improve national forest programmes and to enhance the information base for improved policy formulation and strategic planning in the sector at different levels. Their main purpose is to provide an indication of the emerging opportunities and challenges and thus to facilitate appropriate responses to enhance the contribution of the sector for sustainable development. This auto-evaluation examined the scope, purpose use and methods employed in these studies.
> About: Forestry development , Forestry policies, National planning, Socioeconomic development, Sustainable development, World
	Forestry Sector Outlook Studies -  GFPOS/MISC/06 The Russian forestry sector in the global forest products market: trends, outlook and opportunities for development
	Wulf Killmann and Adrian Whiteman (2006), EN , 16pp
With an abundance of forest resources and considerable experience in forest processing, the Russian forestry sector has the potential for significant development in the future. This paper presents information about the current structure of the Russian forestry sector and recent forecasts of future production and consumption. This analysis shows that the sector is currently focused on roundwood and sawnwood production, with relatively little development of more processed and higher value-added products, such as wood based panels, pulp and paper. This suggests that development of the other factors of production should be given greater attention (i.e. labour and, in particular, capital). However, in order to encourage greater investment in the sector, it will be necessary to strengthen policies and institutions, improve access to information about the sector and work towards reducing investment risk. This paper finishes by describing some of the ways that FAO might be able to provide assistance to the Russian forestry sector.
> About: Demand , Forest products, Industry, Russian Federation, Supply, Supply balance