This study forms part of a series initiated by the Forest Harvesting and Transport Branch, FAO, Rome, to assist developing countries in promoting forest harvesting systems, techniques and methods that are simultaneously user- and environmentally-friendly _ enhancing productivity, reducing wood waste and looking at the totality of forest-related activities in a holistic manner. The aim is to encourage systems that reflect local realities and make best use of local available technology, with emphasis on the importance of harmony in the inter-relationships of the people, the forests and the environment. Systems that favour local people's participation in a sustainable, sensible use of the forest and all its potential benefits are of great significance in attempts to improve local employment potentials, and hence incomes and quality of life. Helping the local communities in rural areas to develop self reliance and hence self respect is of vital importance in the overall development scenario. In this case study, a review of the advantages and disadvantages of using elephants in logging operations was carried out in Sri Lanka.

Type of Case
Printed publication (book, sourcebook, journal article…)

Publisher
FAO

Region
Asia Pacific

Biome
Tropical

Forest Type
All forest types (natural and planted)

Primary Designated Function
Production