Meeting symbol/code: LACFC 2000 4

Meeting symbol/code: LACFC 2000 4

Meeting symbol/code: COFO 2001 6-Supp.1

The intra and extra- sectorial influences on forestry are identified in this country paper, and actions that can be taken to steer forestry on a successful course are proposed.

Este nmero de Unasylva se ocupa de las tcnicas, pero tambin de los aspectos polticos y sociales, de la rehabilitacin forestal de determinados espacios degradados.

Genetic diversity is the basis of the ability of organisms to adapt to changes in their environment through natural selection. Populations with little genetic variation are more vulnerable to the arrival of new pests or diseases, pollution, changes in climate and habitat destruction due to human activities or other catastrophic events. The inability to adapt to changing conditions greatly increases the risk of extinction. Gene conservation management aimed to save adaptive genetic diversity should be based on the knowledge of the genetic basis of adaptation.

The last decade has witnessed a steep increase in interest and activities concerning NWFPs. The current interest in NWFPs amongst conservationists, foresters, development workers and indigenous peoples' groups has prompted numerous initiatives aimed at promoting NWFP use and commercialization as a means of improving the well-being of rural populations and, at the same time, conserving existing forests.

Ce numro d'Unasylva se concentre sur les aspects techniques, mais aussi politiques et sociaux, de la rcupration de sites spcifiques, par des activits forestires.

An analysis of factors influencing modern forestry in Rwanda and a look ahead to the likely state of forest resources and industries in the year 2020

La présente publication «Situation des ressources génétiques forestières du Mali» est issue d’un rapport national présenté à l’Atelier sous-régional FAO/IPGRI/CIRAF sur la conservation, la gestion, l’utilisation durable et la mise en valeur des ressources génétiques forestières de la zone sahélienne (Ouagadougou, 22-24 sept. 1998).

An overview of the political, economic and social context for forestry in Côte d'Ivoire today. The report goes on to discuss future prospects for the sector.

Cette première édition d’un document synthétique regroupant un état des ressources génétiques forestières de la zone sahélienne et Nord-soudanienne et un plan sous-régional d’action pour la gestion durable de ces ressources est le fruit d’un processus engagé à l’initiative des pays de la sous-région en vue d’une meilleure prise en considération des problèmes importants mais complexes liés aux ressources génétiques forestières.