In this paper a series of reasons is provided to justify the application of Intensive Forest Management (IFM). A new definition for IFM is proposed, with explanations provided of the components of the definition: advanced planning, intensive silviculture, enhanced protection, and effects and effectiveness monitoring. Also, the following questions are...

This study seeks to understand better and address the poaching and trafficking of wildlife in the Garamba-Bili-Chinko landscape of southeast Central African Republic (CAR) and northeast Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). It present analysis of 1) local communities living around the protected areas of the GBC landscape, 2) wildlife trafficking...

This document provides an improved understanding of current knowledge of the likely biophysical and socioeconomic consequences of climate change for Australia’s native and planted forest regions. It assesses the vulnerability of Australian forests from the perspective of both resource use and environmental services, identifying particularly vulnerable forests and communities in...

This book chapter (#4) presents the potential of tropical homegardens as sustainable local agroforestry systems, with a case study in Nicaragua. It concludes that homegardens can a sustainable approach in terms of productivity, diversity and efficiency.

Wild populations of the Afromontane forest tree Prunus africana (Rosaceae), known as the African Cherry or Red Stinkwood (sometimes called Pygeum africanum) are currently the sole source of bark and bark extract exported from Africa and Madagascar to Europe. This trade has taken place for nearly 30 years, for production...

Bangladesh is highly vulnerable to the impacts of climate change. To support and improve decision-making on climate change mitigation and adaptation, access to robust data and information is key. The role of the forest sector and the availability of comprehensive forest-related data are supporting long-term planning, implementation and monitoring of...

This document is an analysis of the current status of forest financing in Guatemala. One has to realize that funding is needed in two separate areas: first, the efficient cash flow to cover ongoing maintenance and operational expenses and second revenue to invest in the sector. This separation is the key...

In recent years many Multistakeholder Processes (MSP’s) have developed in Indonesia particularly as a means to establish much needed dialogue about forest policy reform involving all relevant stakeholders, from government officials to local community members. Multistakeholder Processes (MSP’s) have been seen as an innovative way to deliver much needed...

In this study the two international systems for forest management certification, PEFC (Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification Systems) and FSC (Forest Stewardship Council), were analyzed against the requirements of the Forest Certification Assessment Guide (FCAG), an analytical framework for the evaluation of forest certification systems jointly developed by...

In this study the international PEFC system was evaluated on the basis of the Forest Certification Assessment Guide (FCAG). The analysis takes into account the recent decisions from the PEFC General Assembly in November 2010. The results are compared to a similar evaluation of PEFC carried out for WWF in...