scholarly journals Priorytety zrównoważonej gospodarki leśnej na sudeckim przygranicznym obszarze górskim ze szczególnym uwzględnieniem ochrony i powiększania zasobów leśnych / Priorities of sustainable forest management at the Sudeten border mountain area with particular emphasis on the protection and enhancement of forest resources

2016 ◽  
Author(s):  
Natalia Konopińska
Keyword(s):  
Forest Management ◽  
Sustainable Forest Management ◽  
Forest Resources ◽  
Mountain Area

scholarly journals A multi-purpose National Forest Inventory in Bangladesh: design, operationalisation and key results

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Matieu Henry ◽  
Zaheer Iqbal ◽  
Kristofer Johnson ◽  
Mariam Akhter ◽  
Liam Costello ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
Forest Management ◽  
Data Collection ◽  
Land Cover ◽  
Forest Inventory ◽  
Sustainable Forest Management ◽  
National Forest Inventory ◽  
Forest Resources ◽  
National Forest ◽  
Land Cover Map

Abstract Background National forest inventory and forest monitoring systems are more important than ever considering continued global degradation of trees and forests. These systems are especially important in a country like Bangladesh, which is characterised by a large population density, climate change vulnerability and dependence on natural resources. With the aim of supporting the Government’s actions towards sustainable forest management through reliable information, the Bangladesh Forest Inventory (BFI) was designed and implemented through three components: biophysical inventory, socio-economic survey and remote sensing-based land cover mapping. This article documents the approach undertaken by the Forest Department under the Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change to establish the BFI as a multipurpose, efficient, accurate and replicable national forest assessment. The design, operationalization and some key results of the process are presented. Methods The BFI takes advantage of the latest and most well-accepted technological and methodological approaches. Importantly, it was designed through a collaborative process which drew from the experience and knowledge of multiple national and international entities. Overall, 1781 field plots were visited, 6400 households were surveyed, and a national land cover map for the year 2015 was produced. Innovative technological enhancements include a semi-automated segmentation approach for developing the wall-to-wall land cover map, an object-based national land characterisation system, consistent estimates between sample-based and mapped land cover areas, use of mobile apps for tree species identification and data collection, and use of differential global positioning system for referencing plot centres. Results Seven criteria, and multiple associated indicators, were developed for monitoring progress towards sustainable forest management goals, informing management decisions, and national and international reporting needs. A wide range of biophysical and socioeconomic data were collected, and in some cases integrated, for estimating the indicators. Conclusions The BFI is a new information source tool for helping guide Bangladesh towards a sustainable future. Reliable information on the status of tree and forest resources, as well as land use, empowers evidence-based decision making across multiple stakeholders and at different levels for protecting natural resources. The integrated socio-economic data collected provides information about the interactions between people and their tree and forest resources, and the valuation of ecosystem services. The BFI is designed to be a permanent assessment of these resources, and future data collection will enable monitoring of trends against the current baseline. However, additional institutional support as well as continuation of collaboration among national partners is crucial for sustaining the BFI process in future.

scholarly journals Local Communities’ and Indigenous Peoples’ Rights to Forests in Central Africa: From Hope to Challenges

2013 ◽  
Vol 48 (1) ◽  
pp. 25-47 ◽  
Author(s):  
Samuel Assembe-Mvondo
Keyword(s):  
Forest Management ◽  
Indigenous Peoples ◽  
Sustainable Forest Management ◽  
Central Africa ◽  
Local Communities ◽  
Forest Resources ◽  
Living Conditions ◽  
Legal Systems ◽  
Vulnerable Communities ◽  
Council Of Ministers

This paper reviews the various rights of local communities and indigenous peoples over forest resources in Central Africa. Indeed, in 2010, the Council of Ministers of the Commission des Forêts d'Afrique Centrale (COMIFAC) adopted the Subregional Guidelines on the Participation of Local Communities and Indigenous Peoples and NGOs in Sustainable Forest Management in Central Africa. A survey of this subregional legal instrument highlights a genuine commitment by states to consolidate the benefits and the emerging rights that can improve the living conditions of vulnerable communities and strengthen the subregional regime of sustainable forest management. However, the effectiveness of the subregional guidelines hinges on the administrative acts and practical measures of member states to incorporate this instrument into their domestic legal systems and to enforce it.

Forest management certification — Objectives, international background and the Canadian program

1996 ◽  
Vol 72 (3) ◽  
pp. 247-252 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tony Rotherham
Keyword(s):  
Forest Management ◽  
Private Sector ◽  
Sustainable Forest Management ◽  
Forest Products ◽  
Forest Resources ◽  
Iso 14001 ◽  
National Standard ◽  
Public Concern ◽  
Increasing Demand

Increasing demand for forest products and other forest benefits, coupled with widespread public concern about the management of diminishing forest resources are leading governments to move in the direction of a convention on forests, and the private sector to consider the benefits of sustainable forest management certification. Canada is developing a national standard based on ISO 14001 EMS. Several countries support the development of an internationally applicable standard through ISO.

scholarly journals PROBLEMS OF CONSERVATION OF BIOLOGICAL DIVERSITY OF FOREST RESOURCES IN THE REPUBLIC OF KAZAKHSTAN

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
M.A. Danchenko ◽  
◽  
S.A. Kabanova ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Forest Management ◽  
Public Administration ◽  
Sustainable Management ◽  
Biological Diversity ◽  
Sustainable Forest Management ◽  
Forest Resources ◽  
The Republic

For the Republic of Kazakhstan, the problem of preserving the biological diversity of forest resources is particularly acute. Sustainable forest management is one of the fundamental principles of public administration in the field of use, protection, and conservation of forest resources in Kazakhstan. On the basis of many years of research, the authors of the article formulate the main problems and develop recommendations for sustainable management of forest resources of the Republic of Kazakhstan.

scholarly journals IDENTIFICATION AND MANAGEMENT OF HIGH CONSERVATION VALUE FORESTS WITHIN POTENTIAL NATURA 2000 HABITATS: CASE STUDY VRANICA MOUNTAIN

2021 ◽  
Vol 49 (1) ◽  
pp. 34-51
Author(s):  
Dženan Bećirović ◽  
Amila Brajić ◽  
Bruno Marić ◽  
Sabina Delić ◽  
Špela Pezdevšek Malovrh ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Forest Management ◽  
Sustainable Forest Management ◽  
Natura 2000 ◽  
Forest Resources ◽  
Conservation Value ◽  
Nature Protection ◽  
Forestry Sector ◽  
High Conservation ◽  
Guiding Principles

UDK: 630*9:502.1(234.422 Vranica) Nature conservation and sustainable management of forest resources become more important in Bosnia and Herzegovina, driven by the accession process toward the European Union as well as other international processes directed toward responsible management of forest resources. The forest certification has been widely adopted in the forestry sector and it implies meeting the sustainable forest management standard, whereas identification and proper management of high conservation value forests are one of the basic requirements. The NATURA 2000 ecological network is to become an important driver of reforms in the field of nature protection and forestry sector, due to the designation of new sites in forest area, which are under the responsibility of forestry institutions. This paper illustrates the scientific understanding of identification and management processes related to high conservation value forests that were proposed within potential NATURA 2000 habitats. The paper is based on analysis of main guiding principles for site designation and the role of the cross-sectoral approach applied identification and management of sites with high conservation value attributes. The case study research design was selected focusing on the Vranica Mountain due to recent activities implemented in this site. The in-depth face-to-face interviewing was used to collect qualitative data containing the key stakeholders' attitudes regarding the harmonization of NATURA 2000 habitats with the high conservation value forests – (HCVF), as well as the involvement of stakeholders in the processes of cross-sectoral cooperation. Results of this paper can be useful for the key forest and nature protection policy-makers, as well as to those responsible for managing of protected areas, or other stakeholders directly or indirectly involved in the process of identification and management of HCVFs and NATURA 2000 sites. Harmonisation of guiding principles and cross-sectoral cooperation during the identification and management of HCVFs and NATURA 2000 forest habitats enables the proper implementation of conservation and management measures based on sustainable forest management activities.

scholarly journals Socioeconomic Factors of Forest Dependency in Developing Countries: Lessons Learned from the Bandarban Hill District of Bangladesh

2020 ◽  
pp. 77-84
Keyword(s):  
Developing Countries ◽  
Forest Management ◽  
Sustainable Forest Management ◽  
Economic Benefits ◽  
Forest Resources ◽  
Lessons Learned ◽  
Holistic View ◽  
Forest Dependency ◽  
Hill District ◽  
Management And Conservation

Forests provide direct and indirect economic benefits to forest-dependent communities in the world, especially in the developing countries contributing to the national economy. The present study aims with the socioeconomic status and factors favoring forest conservation and influencing people’s dependency on forest resources in the Bandarban hill district of Bangladesh. The study was based on Focus Group Discussion (FGD) and socioeconomic survey through a semi-structured questionnaire. The study revealed that peoples’ income from the forest and forest-related occupations were positively related to their forest dependency. However, respondent’s education level significantly reduced their dependency on forest resources. Thus, educating the forest-dependent people and supporting alternative livelihoods may be an option for effective forest management and conservation. This study represents an important pioneer step in taking a holistic view of the peoples’ dependency on forest resources which might be helpful for policymakers in the future to ensure sustainable forest management and conservation in developing countries like Bangladesh.

scholarly journals Use of forest products by the local people of the Salonga National Park in the Congo

2009 ◽  
Vol 57 (1) ◽  
pp. 51-60
Author(s):  
Jose Mbenga Ibesoa
Keyword(s):  
Forest Management ◽  
National Park ◽  
Positive Attitude ◽  
Sustainable Forest Management ◽  
Forest Products ◽  
Local Communities ◽  
Forest Resources ◽  
Rural Populations ◽  
Local Populations

This article attempted to define a compromise making it possible the satisfaction of the material needs of the populations living within the National park of Salonga while ensuring the conservation of long-term forest resources. The management of the forests requires deepened knowledge of the resources and the participation of the local communities, which are the better, informed on of the forest resources. The implementing of a policy on sustainable forest management would be possible by a better integration and participation of the local populations. A survey was carried out in four villages of the National park of Salonga. The results of the investigation show clearly a positive attitude of the rural populations with regard to the forest resources. The diversity of the needs for the population corresponds to the choice of the products and services of the forest. Overall, the potential of the park’s forests is superior in comparison with the needs of the population. The exploitation of the forest products is vast and is included in the category of a system of an economy of collection.

Enhancing sustainable forest management in Indonesia

1996 ◽  
Vol 61 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pratiwi ◽  
N. Lust
Keyword(s):  
Forest Management ◽  
Sustainable Forest Management ◽  
Forest Resources ◽  
Forest Land ◽  
Land Area ◽  
Degraded Land ◽  
Population Number ◽  
Deforestation Rate ◽  
Forest Functions ◽  
Long Time

This  paper gives an overview of the problems of forest management and proposed  strategy to enhance sustainable forest management in Indonesia. The increase  of the population number leads to need of land to support their activities,  particularly for agriculture, pasture, settlement, etc. Since forest is the  major land-use in Indonesia, deforestation is inevitable. Deforestation rate  in Indonesia increased, from 0.3 percent in 1970s to 0.6 percent of total  land in 1980's, causing socio-economic and ecological consequences. Based on  the awareness of the multiple forest functions concerning the ecological,  social and economical aspects, declined forest land area might lead to local  and global catastrophes. Hence forest resources should be stabilized or even  the area should be increased through declining deforestation, increasing  reforestation areas on degraded land, etc. In addition the forest should be  maintained based on the principles of sustainable forest management. Efforts  in sustaining forest existence and forest management in Indonesia have been  started since long time, but the success of these efforts is still to be  increased by enhancing sustainable forest management.

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