Indian forest and wood certification scheme
The Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change has launched the Indian Forest & Wood Certification Scheme. This national forest certification scheme offers voluntary third-party certification
Forest Management
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Himachal villagers resist pine monoculture, reclaim forests for fodder
Some 15 years ago, pine-covered hillsides were the typical images of Karsog in Himachal Pradesh's Mandi district. But pine provided little fodder for cattle. People in its villages preferred
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Forest monitoring and assessment for climate change reporting: partnerships, capacity building and delivery
This working paper was prepared in light of the upcoming Conference of the Parties of the UNFCCC in December 2007 to inform about the status and ongoing efforts in the field of forest monitoring, assessment and reporting at national and international levels. Part I is a review of partnerships between FAO and countries for building capacity and supporting implementation of forest monitoring, assessment
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Rethinking forest fires: proceedings of the national workshop on forest fires, November 13 & 14, 2007, New Delhi
This report contains the proceedings of the national workshop on forest fires, held at New Delhi on November 13 & 14, 2007.
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China set to reform forest laws
China is set to launch a massive reform of laws governing forest ownership by the state and village communities. As per the plans, the country's forests
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Himachal Pradesh forest sector policy and strategy, 2005 - Significant shifts
Policy is an enunciation of the set principles to achieve the desired goals. The Government of Himachal Pradesh has developed the Forest Sector Policy and Strategy, 2005 in consonance with Government of India policy guidelines and by making important amendments to the previous Himachal Pradesh Forest Policy of 1980. This policy has been developed through a multi-stakeholder cosultation process by the Policy Analysis and Planning Unit (PAPU) set up under Himachal Pradesh Forest Sector Reforms Project. (Sep 2007)
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The equity and legitimacy of markets for ecosystem services
Markets for ecosystem services are being promoted across the developing world, amidst claims that the provision of economic incentives is vital to bring about resource conservation. This article argues
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A defining moment for forests?
The recent attempt by the ministry of environment and forests to arrive at a definition of
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Updates
>> After the Umm Nasser sewage flood, Gaza Strip now risks another such deluge (see
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Unique replacement for fuelwood in Nagaland
nagaland's forest department has undertaken a new scheme to increase the state's forest cover. Under the programme, forest officials are to gift villagers gas stoves and liquified petroleum gas (lpg)
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Brazil passes Atlantic Forest Exploitation and Preservation Law
Environmental studies may no longer be a part of the US forest management plans. The United States Forest Service recently decided not to write lengthy and time-consuming environmental impact