Based on the work of
F. K. Odoom
Consultant
Edited by D. J. Mead
March 2001
Forest Plantations Thematic Papers
Forestry Department |
Working Paper FP/4 |
2. Definition of valuable hardwood species
3. Experiences with valuable tropical hardwood plantation species
4. Trends in plantation establishment
5. Location of hardwood plantations in the tropics
6. Global ownership of plantations
8. Demand for valuable hardwoods
9. Estimate of current and future supplies
10. Potential effects on supplies from natural forests
Appendix 1. Trade and botanical names of cited timbers
Appendix 2. Methodology for estimating potential harvesting volumes of valuable tropical hardwood plantations
Appendix 3. Standardised industrial plantation age-class by valuable hardwood regions (from FAO 2000)
Appendix 4a. General age-class distribution in valuable hardwood regions (areas in hectares)
Appendix 4b. Derived age-class distribution for valuable hardwood species (areas in hectares)
List of Working Papers on Forest Plantation: Thematic Paper Series