Planted Forests in Sustainable Forest Management (FAO / IISD)

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Earth Negotiations Bulletin <enb@iisd.org>

http://www.iisd.ca/publications_resources/forests_deserts_land2010.htm#planted

Planted Forests in Sustainable Forest Management: A Statement of Principles

(FAO, 2010)

This report takes stock of the prominent role planted forests play in the global supply of wood, environmental protection and livelihood support in rural areas. It summarizes principles for responsible management of planted forests that have been developed through a two-year multi-stakeholder process.

Author: Willem Van Cotthem

Honorary Professor of Botany, University of Ghent (Belgium). Scientific Consultant for Desertification and Sustainable Development.