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Six-legged livestock

Wed, 15 May 2013 22:00:00 GMT

Edible insect farming, collection and marketing in Thailand

Six-legged livestock

Wed, 15 May 2013 22:00:00 GMT

Edible insect farming, collection and marketing in Thailand

Guidelines for formulating national forest financing strategies

Wed, 10 Apr 2013 22:00:00 GMT

This publication provides a set of guidelines for formulating national forest financing strategies to invigorate the forestry sector and enhance sustainable forest management.

Guidelines for formulating national forest financing strategies

Wed, 10 Apr 2013 22:00:00 GMT

This publication provides a set of guidelines for formulating national forest financing strategies to invigorate the forestry sector and enhance sustainable forest management.

Success cases and good practices in forest farmer cooperative organizations in China

Wed, 12 Dec 2012 23:00:00 GMT

To increase forest farmers’ income and promote the rapid development of collective forest areas, China has implemented reforms of its collective forest tenure system since 2003. Supported by the government, various forms of forest farmer cooperative organizations have been established and have rapidly increased in number. This report collects and assesses good practices.

South Asian forests and forestry to 2020

Thu, 08 Nov 2012 23:00:00 GMT

This report summarizes the key findings and results collated under the second Asia-Pacific Forestry Sector Outlook Study – a comprehensive effort spanning nearly four years and involving all the member countries of the Asia-Pacific Forestry Commission. Based on seven country outlook reports and numerous thematic studies, the report provides an assessment of developments in the South Asian forestry sector, linking it with larger societal changes. The publication analyses the key factors driving developments in the sector, scenarios that may unfold and how forests and forestry are likely to evolve to the year 2020. The report also outlines priorities and strategies to enhance forestry’s contribution to societal well-being.

Asia-Pacific Forestry Week. New challenges - New opportunities

Thu, 08 Nov 2012 23:00:00 GMT

More than 1000 participants from governments, non-government organizations, research institutions, regional and international networks, UN agencies, universities and colleges met to discuss forestry issues around the theme of “new challenges – new opportunities”. This publication covers the wide range of events held during Forestry Week and bears testament to the diversity of forestry activities in the region.

Report of the twenty-fourth session of the APFC

Wed, 12 Sep 2012 22:00:00 GMT

This publication reports the proceedings of the twenty-fourth session of the Asia-Pacific Forestry Commission held in Beijing, China from 7 to 11 November 2011. The session considered the state of forestry in the region including new challenges and opportunities, governance challenges and their impacts on forests and improvement in forest governance, the future of forestry in Asia and the Pacific to 2020, defining the role of the forestry sector in the emerging "green economy" concept, climate change adaptation and ecosystem resilience, and responding to the demands in fire management, among others. The document provides a summary of the recommendations made by the session, as well as regional issues identified by the Commission for the attention of the FAO Committee on Forestry

Forests and climate change after Durban

Wed, 12 Sep 2012 22:00:00 GMT

In February 2012, RECOFTC, FAO, and CoDe REDD, with support from GIZ-BMU, REDD-net, NORAD, ASFN, and SDC, brought together 13 climate change and forestry experts in Quezon City, Philippines, to discuss the implications on the forestry sector in the Asia-Pacific region of decisions taken at COP 17, held in Durban, South Africa, in November and December 2011. This booklet summarizes their responses to a set of 13 key questions raised at the workshop.

Asia-Pacific forest policy briefs

Mon, 16 Apr 2012 22:00:00 GMT

Eight Asia-Pacific forest policy briefs have been produced by the second Asia-Pacific Forestry Sector Outlook Study, with support from partner organizations ADB GMS, APFC, APFNet, DfID and ITTO.

Forests beneath the grass

Thu, 08 Mar 2012 23:00:00 GMT

Assisted natural regeneration (ANR) is a forest restoration approach based on concepts of enhancing ecological succession processes, including regeneration and growth of indigenous species. Experiences with ANR demonstrate that this approach is particularly successful in engaging local communities, reducing the risk of forest fires and creating new income-generating opportunities. This publication presents the proceedings of a regional workshop, convened in the Philippines in 2009, on advancing the application of assisted natural regeneration for effective, low-cost forest restoration.

Forests and climate change after Cancun

Tue, 10 May 2011 22:00:00 GMT

The United Nations climate change talks in Cancun changed the shape of REDD+ negotiations and global forest policies. What effect will the decisions from the talks have on forests and forest users in Asia and the Pacific? Eleven climate change and forestry experts gathered to reflect on these issues, and this booklet summarizes their responses to 12 key questions.

Forests and forestry in the Greater Mekong Subregion to 2020

Wed, 20 Apr 2011 22:00:00 GMT

This subregional report for the Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS) summarizes the key findings and results collated under the second Asia-Pacific Forestry Sector Outlook Study – a comprehensive effort spanning nearly four years and involving all member countries of the Asia-Pacific Forestry Commission. The current report synthesizes observations and findings from five GMS country reports, numerous thematic reports and a wide ranging review of current and past publications in providing analyses of the status and trends of forests and forestry in the GMS.

Pacific forests and forestry to 2020

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 22:00:00 GMT

The report provides an invaluable compendium of information and analysis on the current forestry situation in the Pacific subregion and like future development. Working from a baseline assessment, key drives of change in forestry are identified and their future impacts assessed; potential future scenarios are also developed. The report culminates in a description of the likely situation in 2020 and identification of priorities and strategies to steer the sector towards more favourable outcomes.

Southeast Asian forests and forestry to 2020

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 22:00:00 GMT

The current report synthesizes observations and findings form eight Southeast Asian country reports, numerous thematic reports and a wide ranging review of current and past publications in providing analyses of the status and trends of forests and forestry in Southeast Asia. The publication analyses key factors driving changes in forestry in the region and sets out four scenarios for 2020: Hard times, Slow and steady, Overburn and Living on the edge.

Growing green assets: Removing constraints to private sector investment in forestry in Asia and the Pacific

Tue, 22 Mar 2011 23:00:00 GMT

The prospects for attracting increased investments in forestry may never have been higher. So why isn't more private sector investment being made in forestry in the Asia-Pacific region, especially in developing countries? Why is it that investors continue to favour North America, Australia, New Zealand, Latin America and the European Union in their forestry investment decisions? And why are domestic investors in Asia and the Pacific largely avoiding the forestry sector?Through a series of nine country case studies and regional analysis, this publication presents answers to these questions and provides guidance to policy-makers on approaches and priorities for removing key impediments and streamlining forestry investment in the region.

East Asian forests and forestry to 2020

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 23:00:00 GMT

This subregional report for East Asia summarizes the key findings and results collated under the second Asia-Pacific Forestry Sector Outlook Study - a comprehensive effort spanning nearly four years and involving all member countries of Asia-Pacific Forestry Commission. The current report synthesizes observations and findings from four East Asian country reports, numerous thematic reports and a review of current and past publications in providing analyses of the status and trends of forests and forestry in East Asia.

Report of the twenty-third session of the APFC

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 23:00:00 GMT

The 23rd Session of the APFC was held in Thimphu, Bhutan, 9-11 June 2010. The report outlines agenda items discussed and recommendations stemming from the meeting.

Forest policies, legislation and institutions in Asia and the Pacific: Trends and emerging needs for 2020

Sun, 24 Oct 2010 22:00:00 GMT

This report reviews the status and trends in forestry policy, legislation and institutions in 12 countries and outlines the extent to which changes in these areas have been effective in supporting transitions towards sustainable forest management.

Edible Forest Insects

Thu, 16 Sep 2010 22:00:00 GMT

Forest insects as food: humans bite back. Proceedings of a workshop on Asia-Pacific resources and their potential for development. February 2008, Chiang Mai, Thailand

Asia-Pacific forests and forestry to 2020: Asia-Pacific forestry sector outlook study

Wed, 15 Sep 2010 22:00:00 GMT

This publication synthesizes observations and findings from almost 50 country and thematic reports in providing analyses of the status and trends of all aspects of Asia-Pacific forestry. Key factors driving changes in forestry in the region are analysed. The report concludes by outlining priorities and strategies to move the region's forestry sector onto a more sustainable footing and to provide continued benefits to future generations.

Forests and climate change after Copenhagen: an Asia-Pacific perspective

Tue, 06 Jul 2010 22:00:00 GMT

Twelve regional and international experts answer questions on the outcomes of COP15 climate change negotiations for people, forests and forestry in the Asia-Pacific region. Published in collaboration with RECOFTC - The Center for People and Forests, this report is the outcome of a meeting held in February 2010.

Asian Forests: Working for People and Nature

Tue, 30 Mar 2010 22:00:00 GMT

Co-published with IUFRO and RECOFTC. this policy brief highlights key concerns and presents recommendations on how to fullly optimize the opportunities of forests today.

Strategies and financial mechanisms for sustainable use and conservation of forests. Experiences from Latin America and Asia

Wed, 15 Jul 2009 22:00:00 GMT

This book documents and compares developments in financing sustainable forest management in two regions. The experiences and analyses should be of interest to practitioners everywhere concerned with sustainable forest management.

Asia-Pacific Forestry Week: Forestry in a changing world

Mon, 11 May 2009 22:00:00 GMT

The first-ever Asia-Pacific Forestry Week, convened in Hanoi, Viet Nam from 21 to 26 April 2008, was a landmark event bringing together a diverse cross-section of voices and stakeholders from the Asia-Pacific forestry sector. This resulting publication is a testimony to the varied voices, perspectives and insights that emerged over the week.

Forest faces: Hopes and regrets in Philippine forestry

Tue, 07 Oct 2008 22:00:00 GMT

Stories are a primary means through which we gain understanding. This publication provides an evocative re-telling of personal experiences and reflections enabling better comprehension of the struggles, dramas and tragedies associated with the changes and loss of Philippine forests.

Forest Faces: Hopes and regrets in Philippine forestry

Tue, 25 Mar 2008 23:00:00 GMT

This publication provides an evocative re-telling of personal experiences and reflections enabling better comprehension of the struggles, dramas and tragedies associated with the changes and loss of Philippine forests.