Forest harvesting and transportation operations are essential components of sustainable forestry. Recognition of these important factors was consistent with the theme of the XX IUFRO World Congress, "Caring for the Forest: Research in a Changing World". The Congress was held in Tampere, Finland, ...
Dykstra, D.P.
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[Forest operations for sustainable forestry in the tropics: proceedings of a symposium organised by IUFRO Subject group S3.05-00, Forest operations in the tropics at the XX IUFRO World Congress, 6 - 12 August 1995, Tampere, Finland.]
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Forest operations for sustainable forestry in the tropics: proceedings of a symposium organised by IUFRO Subject group S3.05-00, Forest operations in the tropics at the XX IUFRO World Congress, 6 - 12 August 1995, Tampere, Finland.
This book contains contributions from a variety of authors including forest dwellers themselves, describes the natural resource management system of the Uma’ Jalan Kenyah people of East Kalimantan, Indonesia. Colfer and her co-authors seek to present the knowledge of the local people about their ...
Colfer, C.J.P.
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Peluso, N.L.
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Ching See Chung
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[Beyond slash and burn: building on indigenous knowledge in managing Borneo’s tropical rain forests]
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Beyond slash and burn: building on indigenous knowledge in managing Borneo’s tropical rain forests
Lynam, T.J.P.
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Cunliffe, R.N.
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Sheil, Douglas
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Wan, M.
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Salim, A.
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Priyadi, H.
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Basuki, I.
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[Livelihoods, land types and the importance of ecosystem goods and services: developing a predictive understanding of landscape valuation by the Punan Pelancau people of East Kalimantan]
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Livelihoods, land types and the importance of ecosystem goods and services: developing a predictive understanding of landscape valuation by the Punan Pelancau people of East Kalimantan
Do improvements in agricultural technology protect or endanger tropical forests? This book examines this controversial issue. It includes both theoretical frameworks for analysing the issue as well as case studies covering a wide range of geographical regions, technologies, market conditions and ...
Nasi, Robert
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Nguinguiri, J.C.
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Blas, D.E. de
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[Exploitation et gestation durable des forets en Afrique Centrale]
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Exploitation et gestation durable des forets en Afrique Centrale
Many estimates suggest that the world’s forests are home to more than 50% of terrestrial biodiversity, yet temperate and tropical forests face numerous threats, including agricultural and industrial expansion, climate change, non-sustainable management and pollution. If forests and their diversit...
Boyle, T.J.B.
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Boontawee, B.
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[Measuring and monitoring biodiversity in tropical and temperate forests: proceedings of a IUFRO symposium held at Chiang Mai, Thailand August 27th-September 2nd 1994]
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Measuring and monitoring biodiversity in tropical and temperate forests: proceedings of a IUFRO symposium held at Chiang Mai, Thailand August 27th-September 2nd 1994
This book provides a novel approach to governance relating to biodiversity and human well-being in complex tropical landscapes, including forests and protected areas. It focuses attention at the interface between communities and the landscape level, building on interdisciplinary research conducte...
Who counts most? Assessing human well being in sustainable forest management presents a tool, 'the Who Counts Matrix', for differentiating 'forest actors', or people whose well-being and forest management are intimately intertwined, from other stakeholders. The authors argue for focusing formal a...
Colfer, C.J.P.
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Prabhu, R.
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Günter, M.
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McDougall, C.
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Porro, N.M.
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Porro, R.
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[Siapa yang perlu dipertimbangkan? menilai kesejahteraan manusia dalam pengelolaan hutan lestari]
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Siapa yang perlu dipertimbangkan? menilai kesejahteraan manusia dalam pengelolaan hutan lestari
Deforestation is one of the primary threats to biodiversity in tropical forests arround the world. Deforestation has many direct causes, including conversion of forests to pasture for livestock, expansion of agricultural lands, commercial logging, and urbanization. Indirectly, deforestation is in...
Margoluis, R.
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Russel, V.
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González, M.
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Rojas, O.
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Magdaleno, J.
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Madrid, G.
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Kaimowitz, D.
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[Maximum yield?: sustainable agriculture as a tool for conservation]
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Maximum yield?: sustainable agriculture as a tool for conservation