Microfinance and Forest-based Small-scale Enterprises
Microfinance and Forest-based Small-scale Enterprises

Author: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations

Publisher: Food & Agriculture Org.

Published: 2005

Total Pages: 114

ISBN-13: 9789251054123

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Communities around the world rely on forests for their livelihoods, and the sustainable development of small-scale, often family-run enterprises is increasingly recognised as a key to poverty reduction. This publication examines the needs of such small-scale enterprises for access to microfinance services, given the seasonal and often unpredictable nature of forest-based activities. It looks at different types of financial institutions (such as banks, non-governmental organisations, co-operatives and credit unions) as well as group lending, leasing, insurance and cash transfers. The strengths and weaknesses of different approaches are considered through four case studies which draw on experiences in Nepal, Guatemala, the Sudan and Peru.

Forest Certification
Forest Certification

Author: Daniel J Vogt

Publisher: CRC Press

Published: 1999-11-29

Total Pages: 400

ISBN-13: 1420049453

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Forest certification has been widely accepted as a tool that would encourage industrial and non-industrial management of resources in an environmentally acceptable, socially beneficial and economically viable manner. Much has been written on certification yet five issues have been missing, which this book addresses: an analysis of the scientific ba

Dryland Forestry
Dryland Forestry

Author: Peter F. Ffolliott

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 1994-12-13

Total Pages: 478

ISBN-13: 9780471548003

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Uses an innovative approach toward integrating biophysical and socioeconomical components into environmentally sound, sustainable forest management practices in dryland regions. Covers technical considerations in dryland forestry, agroforestry systems, rehabilitation of saline regions, investment and employment opportunities, forestry extension programs and much more.

Forest Resource Economics And Policy Research
Forest Resource Economics And Policy Research

Author: Paul V. Ellefson

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2019-04-12

Total Pages: 407

ISBN-13: 0429722176

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This book reviews the status of discipline-wide activity in forest economics and policy research, especially investment levels, past and current program emphasis, program planning, and organizational involvement. It defines strategic directions for forest economics and policy research.

Supporting Small Forest Enterprises
Supporting Small Forest Enterprises

Author: Duncan Macqueen

Publisher: IIED

Published: 2008

Total Pages: 75

ISBN-13: 1843696843

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Best practice trends that could help an medium forest enterprises develop. Mechanisms that could improve support for small and medium forest enterprises. Information and institutional gaps. Recommendations for better links to markets, service providers an processes.

Priorities for Forestry and Agroforestry Policy Research
Priorities for Forestry and Agroforestry Policy Research

Author: H. M. Gregersen

Publisher: Intl Food Policy Res Inst

Published: 1992

Total Pages: 108

ISBN-13: 9780896293236

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The focus of the workshop was on policy and economic issues associated with developing alternativas to slash-and-burn agriculture, since that form of land use is a major cause of tropical deforestation. Particular emphasis is given to the distribution and growth of populations in tropical forest areas, to the effects of shortnend fallow periods, and to opportunities for addressing policy research needs in these areas.