Most of the world’s biodiversity will continue to exist outside protected areas and there are also managed lands within many protected areas. In the assessment of millennium targets, there is therefore a need for indicators to measure biodiversity and suitability of habitats for biodiversity both...
Dudley, N.
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Baldock, D.
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Nasi, Robert
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Stolton, S.
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[Measuring biodiversity and sustainable management in forests and agricultural landscapes]
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Measuring biodiversity and sustainable management in forests and agricultural landscapes
The relationship between trees, grass and soil in a dry savanna in Mali was investigated, to identify variables that are most relevant to assess vegetation units. A 65 ha plateau was inventoried using a systematic square grid sampling pattern. Thirteen soil or topography variables, and tree and g...
Picard, N.
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Gueguen, K.
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Abdoulaye, H.A.
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Diarisso, D.
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Karembe, M.
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Birnbaum, P.
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Nasi, Robert
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[Tree formations in relation with soil and grasses in a dry savanna in Mali, West Africa]
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Tree formations in relation with soil and grasses in a dry savanna in Mali, West Africa
The high species diversity of mixed tropical forests hinders the development of forest dynamic models. A solution commonly adopted is to cluster species in groups. There are various methods for grouping species that can be linked to three strategies (i) the ecological subjective strategy, (ii) th...
Gourlet-Fleury, S.
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Blanc, Lilian
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Picard, N.
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Sist, P.
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Dick, J.
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Nasi, Robert
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Swaine, M.
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Forni, E.
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[Grouping species for predicting mixed tropical forest dynamics: looking for a strategy]
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Grouping species for predicting mixed tropical forest dynamics: looking for a strategy
Ruiz Perez, M.
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Blas, D.E. de
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Nasi, Robert
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Sayer, Jeffrey A.
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Sassen, M.
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Angoue, C.
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Gami, N.
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Ndoye, O.
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Ngono, G.
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Nguinguiri, J.C.
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Nzala, D.
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Toirambe, B.
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Yalibanda, Y.
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[Who is logging the Congo?: a multi-country characterization of timber companies]
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Who is logging the Congo?: a multi-country characterization of timber companies
Tropical forests could satisfy multiple demands for goods and services both for present and future generations. Yet integrated approaches to natural forest management remain elusive across the tropics. In this paper we examine one combination of uses: selective harvesting of timber and non-timber...
Guariguata, M.R.
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García Fernandez, C.
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Sheil, Douglas
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Nasi, Robert
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Herrero-Jáuregui, C.
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Cronkleton, P.
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Ingram, V.
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[Compatibility of timber and non-timber forest product management in natural tropical forests: perspectives, challenges, and opportunities]
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Compatibility of timber and non-timber forest product management in natural tropical forests: perspectives, challenges, and opportunities
Lescuyer, G.
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Cerutti, P.O.
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Mendoula, E.E.
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Eba'a Atyi, R.
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Nasi, Robert
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[Chainsaw milling in the Congo Basin]
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Chainsaw milling in the Congo Basin
The Brazilian Amazon is a significant source of timber as well as a rich source of non-timber forest products (NTFPs) such as medicinal barks, oils and fruits. Lack of quantity, quality, uniformity and price as well as a lack understanding of NTFPs socioeconomic, cultural or spiritual value and f...
Shanley, P.
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Serra Silva, M.
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Melo, T.
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Carmenta, R.
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Nasi, Robert
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[From conflict of use to multiple use: forest management innovations by small holders in Amazonian logging frontiers]
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From conflict of use to multiple use: forest management innovations by small holders in Amazonian logging frontiers
Policymakers should recognise the size and value of the woodfuel sector and its importance to many people. Harvesters and producers need better access to trees and land to promote better management and reduce conflicts. The tax system for woodfuel should be revised to be transparent and pragmatic...
Schure, J.
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Ingram, V.
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Marien, J.
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Nasi, Robert
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Dubiez, E.
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[Woodfuel for urban centres in the Democratic Republic of Congo: The number one energy and forest product returns to the policy agenda]
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Woodfuel for urban centres in the Democratic Republic of Congo: The number one energy and forest product returns to the policy agenda
This paper first provides a brief overview of what are and what represent forest ecosystem services. Then it considers the issues of price and valuation, and shows that valuation itself is not a solution but merely a tool. Considering then the reasons of the overall degradation of forest ecosyste...
Nasi, Robert
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Wunder, Sven
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Campos, J.J.
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[Forest ecosystem services: can they pay our way out of deforestation?]
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Forest ecosystem services: can they pay our way out of deforestation?
Today in the Central Africa region, production forests under management cover an area similar to that of protected forests. This is the result of a complex process initiated about 10 years ago, after a long gestation history and a sudden increase in speed in the mid 90s. Managed forests should be...