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  1. Library Resource
    Journal Articles & Books
    December, 1997
    Indonesia

    This subchapter examines the NWFP trends in the area designated as the Bulungan Research Forest, which has been allocated by the Indonesian government to CIFOR for research purposes. The research forest covers 303 000 hectares in Bulungan district, East Kalimantan, between the Malinau and Bahau rivers, adjacent to the Kayan-Mentarang National Park. The NWFPs discussed include animals and birds, camphor, gaharu, gutta percha, illipe nuts, damar and rattan. The article also raises questions about how these trends and scenarios will unfold in the future in areas such as Bulungan.

  2. Library Resource
    Journal Articles & Books
    December, 1997
    Indonesia

    There have been several major research efforts on the rate and causes of Indonesia's deforestation in recent years and much associated literature, but there is still no consensus in the research community on these issues. This paper reviews the areas of uncertainty and confusion, and proposes questions that must be answered to get a better grasp of the subject.

  3. Library Resource
    Journal Articles & Books
    December, 1997
    Fiji, Switzerland, United States of America, Chile, China, Indonesia, Australia, United Kingdom, Canada, Republic of Korea, Uruguay, Thailand, New Zealand, Philippines, South Africa, Malaysia, Japan, Myanmar, Brazil, Papua New Guinea, Asia, Oceania

    An overview of the state of forestry in New Zealand with details of the social and economic environment, forest resources and forest industries. The country's forest policies, institutions and forestry initiatives are outlined. Annexes provide the countries most important forestry statistics.

  4. Library Resource
    Journal Articles & Books
    December, 1997
    Equatorial Guinea, United States of America, Sweden, China, Indonesia, Norway, Canada, Finland, Cameroon, New Zealand, Laos, Japan, Malaysia, Cambodia, Myanmar, Papua New Guinea, India, Gabon, Brazil, Mongolia, Asia

    A detailed presentation of forestry development in China covering its role in the socio-economic environment, in timber production and trade and the protection of ecosystems. Trends are identified and national plans outlined. An analysis of wood and non-wood product markets is given

  5. Library Resource
    Journal Articles & Books
    December, 1997
    France, Spain, Fiji, Samoa, Micronesia, China, Indonesia, Vanuatu, Tonga, Guinea, Solomon Islands, New Zealand, Kiribati, Australia, Tuvalu, Myanmar, Nauru, Ireland, Papua New Guinea, Asia

    A discussion of the status of forestry in the South Pacific nations, with an overview by country followed by a treatment of the overall resource base, the state of wood industries and the current trends in policy and legislation.

  6. Library Resource
    Journal Articles & Books
    December, 1997
    Samoa, Germany, China, Sri Lanka, Indonesia, Australia, Guinea, Republic of Korea, Uruguay, Thailand, New Zealand, Pakistan, Philippines, Malaysia, Japan, Myanmar, Netherlands, India, Vietnam, Cambodia, Asia

    This country report outlines the forestry sector development objectives for Vietnam and includes descriptions of the country's forest resources, wood and non-wood products and their current and future supply and demand. Organisational strengthening and policy formulation are also covered

  7. Library Resource
    Journal Articles & Books
    December, 1997
    Bangladesh, China, Sri Lanka, Indonesia, Australia, Italy, Guinea, Pakistan, Thailand, New Zealand, Nepal, Laos, Philippines, Malaysia, Japan, Myanmar, Cambodia, India, Bhutan, Republic of Korea, Vietnam, Papua New Guinea, Mongolia, Asia

    This study focuses on the current situation, trends and likely developments of forest resources to 2010. Forest areas, growing stocks, increments and fellings are reviewed on a country basis. Roundwood supply is analysed from two points of view: roundwood production potential and roundwood felling (removal). The working paper attempts to assess the potential productive capacity and fellings for both fuelwood and industrial wood use taking account of the impact of changes in the agricultural frontier and population growth.

  8. Library Resource
    Journal Articles & Books
    December, 1997
    Pakistan, United States of America, Malaysia, Chile, Myanmar, Indonesia, Australia, Canada, India, Republic of Korea, Finland, Uruguay, Brazil, New Zealand, Asia, Oceania

    An outline of the state of forestry in Australia with coverage of major trends in the development of environmental initiatives, wood based industries and other forest goods and services. Future supply and demand scenarios are assessed in the context of policy objectives.

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