Sustainable Forest Management (SFM) Toolbox

Forest Finance

This module is intended to increase understanding among the managers of forest enterprises owned by communities, entrepreneurs or governments of the issues associated with the financing of sustainable forest management (SFM). It explains the concept of forest finance and provides an overview of financial requirements and the factors governing the financial needs of forest enterprises. The module outlines key challenges and suggests proactive responses to them, particularly those related to financial planning; economic monitoring; reducing costs; increasing earnings; and access to financing.

Lessons learned for REDD+ from PES and conservation incentive programs. Examples from Costa Rica, Mexico, and Ecuador.
24 October 2014
This report forms a part of that work and describes lessons learned in five key areas: a) Legal aspects of PES, conservation incentives and REDD+ programs through the lens of participation agreements; b) Poverty reduction, livelihoods, and other equity issues; c) Evaluating and managing trade-offs and synergies between programs, sectors and...
Guide for small and medium enterprises in the sustainable non-timber forest product trade in Central Africa
16 April 2014
This guide sets out the main issues and significant challenges, and suggests solutions and guidelines for viable NFTPs-based SMFEs. Government, nongovernmental agencies and their business partners have important roles to play in developing this sector from its vibrant, but largely informal status. This can be achieved by creating a more...
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