CIFOR has developed a system for testing criteria and indicators to assess the sustainability of management of natural forests at the level of the forest management unit. This system was used to develop and test C&I for industrial plantation concession areas in Sumatra and Kalimantan. The C&I for...
Muhtaman, D.R.
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Siregar, C.A.
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Hopmans, P.
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[Criteria and indicators for sustainable plantation forestry in Indonesia]
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Criteria and indicators for sustainable plantation forestry in Indonesia
This paper examines the need to develop criteria and indicators (C&I) to assess the sustainability of tropical timber plantations. It does this in the light of expectations that such plantations are going to play an increasing role in meeting the demand for forest products, environmental services...
Hopmans, P.
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Prabhu, R.
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Brand, D.
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Nambiar, E.K.S.
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Cossalter, C.
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[Development of criteria and indicators for sustainable management of tropical plantation forests]
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Development of criteria and indicators for sustainable management of tropical plantation forests
Tropical countries are expanding plantation forestry to develop sustainable wood production systems. Much of this is based on short rotations of exotic species. These systems require large capital investments, represent intensive land use and increase the demands on the soil. To develop options f...
Hopmans, P.
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Prabhu, R.
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Brand, D.
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Nambiar, S.
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Cossalter, C.
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[Development of C&I for tropical plantation forests]
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Development of C&I for tropical plantation forests