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State of the World's Forests 2011

Year of publication 2011

Pages 164 p.

Author Forestry Economics and Policy Division

Publisher FAO ;

Product type Book (stand-alone)

Series title The State of the World's Forests (SOFO)

Edition 1

Synopsis (short abstract) The ninth biennial issue of State of the World’s Forests, published at the outset of 2011, the International Year of Forests, considers the theme ‘Changing pathways, changing lives: forests as multiple pathways to sustainable development’. It takes a holistic view of the multiple ways in which forests support livelihoods. The chapters assembled for this year’s State of the World’s Forests highlight four key areas that warrant greater attention: regional trends on forest resources; th e development of sustainable forest industries; climate change mitigation and adaptation; and the local value of forests. Considered together, these themes provide insights on the true contribution of forests to the creation of sustainable livelihoods and alleviation of poverty.

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