Social Forestry and its most well-known variant, Community Forestry, have been practiced almost as long as people have used forests. During this time, forests have provided people with countless goods
At the landmark 1992 United Nations Conference on Environment and Development (Earth Summit), solemn resolutions were made both to protect the world’s biodiversity and to co-operate on managing natura
Adopting a sociological approach to forest policy and management, this book discusses the current validity of two underlying principles: that forestry should only exist when no better use of the land
From Dacha to Winter Palace, from Easter Eggs to Kremlin, here is a photographic alphabet of everything we love best about Russia. The Russian Federation is a vast land of forests and steppes, deserts
The rapid loss of tropical forests, particularly in the developing world, has been a global concern since the late 1980s and has prompted a variety of international initiatives to save the forests. In
"Land, oceans, and seas frame the Asian continent. The landscape of Asia ranges from deserts and tropical rain-forests to coral reefs and freshwater rivers. Learn more about this exciting environment
Exploring a topic of vital and ongoing importance, Traditional Forest Knowledge examines the history, current status and trends in the development and application of traditional forest knowledge by lo
Set in the heart of Europe and full of lakes, forests, and mountains, Poland has a wealth of attractions, from wild animals that have disappeared from the rest of Europe to some of the most beautiful
Rain forests are home to many animals—some we've never even seen! Get a look at some rain forest species and where they live as you sing and read along! Includes paperback book, online music access, a
This book dealt with a number of issues under the broad subject matter of protected area focusing on the policy of collaborative management as a means to augment the forest conservation activities and
Exploring a topic of vital and ongoing importance, Traditional Forest Knowledge examines the history, current status and trends in the development and application of traditional forest knowledge by lo
This contributed volume provides 11 illustrative case studies of technological transformation in the global pulp and paper industry from the inception of mechanical papermaking in early nineteenth cen
Drip, drop. Rain falls softly on the forest canopy. You peer into the mist. What wild creatures emerge? In this charming picture book, curious kids will learn all about the majesty of the rain forest,
The aim of this book is to analyse the current development scenario in the Amazon, using Terra Preta de Índio as a case study. To do so it is necessary to go back in time, both in the national and int
Millions of urbanites never see primeval forests during their lives except for the old growth forests found in urban parks. Unfortunately, these forests are on the verge of disappearing because arbore
The ninth biennial issue of State of the World's Forests, published at the outset of 2011, the International Year of Forests, considers the theme 'Changing pathways, changing lives: forests as multipl
When you walk around in a forest you see trees everywhere. Trees, trees and even more trees. But do all trees in a forest look exactly the same? And are there any other plants in a forest? Which anima
Every two seconds, across the world, an area of forest the size of a football field is clear-cut by illegal loggers. In some countries, up to 90% of all the logging taking place is illegal. Estimate
Many terms often used to describe old-growth forests imply that these forests are less vigorous, less productive and less stable than younger forests. But research in the last two decades has yielded
Explains what tropical rain forests are like, looks at the plants and animals that live in rain forests, and includes information on why tropical rain forests are important and what is being done to s
Do you know that forests clean our air so we can breathe? The trees are very important to both people and animals. I LOVE OUR FORESTS explores what can happen to forests if we are not careful, and giv
Forests for the People tells one of the most extraordinary stories of environmental protection in our nation’s history: how? a diverse coalition of citizens, organizations, and business and political
The aim of this book is to analyse the current development scenario in the Amazon, using Terra Preta de Indio as a case study. To do so it is necessary to go back in time, both in the national and int
Introduces redwood forests, describing where they are found, how redwood trees grow, the plants and animals that live in the forests, and information about conservation efforts.
Climate plays a major role in the existence of temperate forests. These areas experience seasonal changes and sometimes extreme weather patterns. Temperate Forests explores the environment, life, and
Trees and Forests of the World explores the world's trees and forests, challenging established perspectives on fundamental questions in an effort to better understand the use and management of the world's forests.
The 'Forests Sourcebook' provides practical operations-oriented guidance for forest sector engagement toward the goals of poverty reduction, conservation and economic development. Intended to guide Wo
