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The safety margin of small-scale tree cover loss in global fragmented forests. [PDF]

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Wang J   +23 more
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Natural Forest Benefits and Economic Analysis of Natural Forest Conversion in Cambodia

Working Paper, 2006
This study investigates the economic and environmental implications of converting Cambodia’s natural forests into alternative land uses. Using a Total Economic Value (TEV) framework and a value flow model, the research assesses direct and indirect benefits of evergreen, semi-evergreen, and deciduous forests, including non-timber forest products (NTFPs),
Kasper K. Hansen, Neth Top
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The Nature of the Boreal Forest

Space and Culture, 2003
This article addresses the ontological status of nature in environmental politics by taking up the question of sustainable forest management in the Canadian boreal. In particular, it draws from Michel Foucault's notion of governmentality to argue that the historicity of “forest-nature” is indispensable for understanding the politics of sustainable ...
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Forest and Nature Governance

2013
In studies of forest and nature governance the dominant approaches are rational choice and neo-institutionalism. This book takes another perspective. Departing from ‘practice theory’, and building upon scholars like Giddens, Bourdieu, Reckwitz, Schatzki and Callon, it seeks to move beyond established understandings of institutions, actors, and ...
Arts, B.J.M.   +4 more
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Conversion of exploited natural Dipterocarp forests into semi-natural production forests

1993
According to Indonesian regulations Dipterocarp forests of Kalimantan should be treated by the Indonesian selection system. It assumes, that in a 35-year cycle merchantable trees of > 50 cm diameter can be harvested sustainably. De facto most stands are heavily exploited by successive cuttings and subsequently either left untreated, leading to ...
Jürgen Huss, Maman Sutisna
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Forests And Natural Disasters

2008
Natural disasters such as floods, landslides, snow avalanches and tsunamis cause loss of lives and goods every year in the world. Is it inevitable that natural catastrophic events become "natural disasters"? What role can forests play in reducing people's vulnerability to natural catastrophic events and how can forest conservation programs and policies
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