Meeting symbol/code: NAFC 2000 3

The report presents some of the general aspects of Madagascar before discussing the three main chapters of the report on eucalyptus plantations. The first part is dedicated to the objectives and the methods used to obtain information for this report. The second part is a synopsis of the results while the third part is more specific and concentrates on exploitation dynamics of eucalyptus in the country. A brief conclusion is given.

Meeting symbol/code: NAFC 2000 7a

Meeting symbol/code: EFC 00 5

Comme le suggrent les articles de ce numro, les forts contribuent la scurit alimentaire et aux moyens de subsistance durables par bien des aspects, non seulement directement mais aussi indirectement, en renforant les systmes agricoles, en favorisant le dveloppement rural, mais aussi en prservant l'intgrit de l'environnement et en fournissant des possibilits de revenu et d'emploi.

This country report covers the overall situation of wood products in the Republic of Congo. Among the topics discussed are those of current statistics available in the country related to exploitation of forest resources, their economic value, their consumption and export. The report also mentions the different institutions involved in collecting information in the country as well as the weaknesses and strengths of the system.

Proceedings of the meeting including a summary of the resulting recommendations and the text of papers presented.

Meeting symbol/code: EFC 00 5

This issue of Unasylva considers the future for teak, with an emphasis on plantation management.