A half-century policy of forest exploitation and monoculture in China has led to disastrous consequences, including degradation of forests and landscapes, loss of biodiversity, unacceptable levels of soil erosion, and catastrophic flooding. A new forest policy had been adopted in China called the Natural Forest conservation Program (NFCP), which emphasizes...

This book, prepared by the African Forest Forum, systematically presents climate change in the context of African forests, trees and wildlife resources. It includes information on the broader aspects of climate change and variability, an overview of the effects of climate change on African wildlife resources, and socioeconomic and policy...

Lara Roman, research ecologist, USDA Forest Service, Philadelphia Field reports the cases of climate change and urban forest management: examples from east Palo Alto and Philadelphia at 2014 Urban Tree Conference. She analyses all the aspects contributing to enhance forest resilience, including planting design, choice of species, etc.

This document by WWF presents the results of combined vulnerability analyses (biological, hydrological and socioeconomic). The results demonstrate the need for actions aimed at maintaining environmental services as well as the biological and cultural riches of the region. Priority adaptation measures include actions to develop and strengthen the capacities and...

This FAO publication synthesizes information on the use, yield and socioeconomic impacts of agroforestry practice in Malawi and Zambia. It suggests that agroforestry is a promising approach to “climate-smart agriculture” for smallholder farmers, increasing yields and mitigating climate change. Key constraints and needs for further research are discussed.

How can financial flows be directed to natural climate solutions, in particular, forests? This workshop brought together scientists, NGOs and private and public investors to explore barriers and opportunities to increasing private capital investments into forests – one of the most promising natural climate solutions available.

The Rungwa-Ruaha landscape in United Republic of Tanzania at nearly 50 000 km2 is one of the most important wildlife areas in Africa and it supports one of the world’s largest remaining populations of lions Panthera leo and globally significant populations of African wild dogs Lycaon pictus, cheetahs Acinonyx jubatus,...

This study assesses local knowledge and perceptions of biodiversity issues among members of specific co-management insistutions, and among local people who do not belong to these bodies. The study considers how local knowledge is incorporated into park management. The findings reveal that the current co-management Council and Committee members possess...

This study assesses local knowledge and perceptions of biodiversity issues among members of specific co-management insistutions, and among local people who do not belong to these bodies. The study considers how local knowledge is incorporated into park management. The findings reveal that the current co-management Council and Committee members possess...

The Code contains practices and sets standards, which have been developed based on ongoing research and practical experience locally and abroad over a period of eight years. The Code provides guidelines and standards that, if followed, will allow Guyana’s forests to be harvested with minimal adverse impact on the forest...