Why Forests? Why Now?
Why Forests? Why Now?

Author: Frances Seymour

Publisher: Brookings Institution Press

Published: 2016-12-27

Total Pages: 389

ISBN-13: 1933286865

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Tropical forests are an undervalued asset in meeting the greatest global challenges of our time—averting climate change and promoting development. Despite their importance, tropical forests and their ecosystems are being destroyed at a high and even increasing rate in most forest-rich countries. The good news is that the science, economics, and politics are aligned to support a major international effort over the next five years to reverse tropical deforestation. Why Forests? Why Now? synthesizes the latest evidence on the importance of tropical forests in a way that is accessible to anyone interested in climate change and development and to readers already familiar with the problem of deforestation. It makes the case to decisionmakers in rich countries that rewarding developing countries for protecting their forests is urgent, affordable, and achievable.

Plantation Forestry in the Tropics
Plantation Forestry in the Tropics

Author: Julian Evans

Publisher: Oxford University Press

Published: 1992

Total Pages: 422

ISBN-13: 0198542577

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This new edition has been completely revised to provide up-to-date accounts of silvicultural practices, rural development issues, and the wider role that tree-planting plays. The chapters on agroforestry and protection forestry have been virutally rewritten, while throughout the book theimportant place of social forestry is recognized.

Forest And Watershed Development And Conservation In Asia And The Pacific
Forest And Watershed Development And Conservation In Asia And The Pacific

Author: Lawrence S Hamilton

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2019-03-08

Total Pages: 586

ISBN-13: 0429705301

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Without the assistance of Sherry Bryson, PublicationsOfficer of the Institute, this book would never haveappeared in press. Her work in editing and shepherdingthe manuscripts through the •preparation for printing•phase was outstanding. The diligent work of HelenTakeuchi in proofing, typing, and organizing the chaptersis gratefully recognized. And to Marietta Mendoza, whosetyping efforts went beyond the call of duty, a vote ofthanks. The authors and editor are deeply appreciative ofthe contributions of these staff members.

Databook on Endangered Tree and Shrub Species and Provenances
Databook on Endangered Tree and Shrub Species and Provenances

Author:

Publisher: Food & Agriculture Org.

Published: 1986

Total Pages: 532

ISBN-13: 9789251025222

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Based on a list of species in need of attention drawn up by the FAO Panel of Experts on Forest Gene Resources, 8l monographs on endangered woody species and provenances were prepared in collaboration with researchers and institutes from all over the world. The monographs Include information on the botany and silvics of the species, as well as their status in terms of genetic depletion; and outline action needed to conserve existing genetic variation in them.

The Conservation Atlas of Tropical Forests
The Conservation Atlas of Tropical Forests

Author: N.Mark Collins

Publisher: Springer

Published: 1991-06-18

Total Pages: 240

ISBN-13: 1349120308

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The first of a series designed to cover all tropical rain forests in the world. This is a visual portfolio of detailed maps of Asia, accompanied by a text which seeks to analyze the extent and causes of deforestation and to point a way towards sustainable forest development.