a. Forestry, Silviculture, and Community-based Forest Management

Smart List Community-based Natural Forest Management -by Region — by Portal Web Editor — last modified 2007-04-02 13:27

This is s a specialized section under the "Community-based Natural Resource Management" section of the library.

Briefing Paper - Reduced-Impact Logging in the Tropics — by Jean Brennan — last modified 2007-06-03 16:21

This is a general background briefing paper on the forestry conservation and management practice of reduced-impact logging (RIL), sometimes called reduced-harvesting logging. Paper written by Jean Brennan, USAID Forest Team, Washington as part of a series of informational materials called "Environment Notes."

XII World Forestry Congress Final Statement - Forests, Source of Life — by XII World Forestry Congress — last modified 2007-06-03 16:23

Final Statement from the XII WFC was held in Québec, Canada September 28th, 2003. The XII World Forestry Congress held from 21 to 28 September 2003 in Québec, Canada, attracted 4,061 participants from more than 140 countries. The participants, representing a cross-section of society concerned with forests, included individuals from rural communities, private forest owners, labour, indigenous peoples, youth, industry, environmental and other non-governmental organizations, scientific and academic community, various levels of government and international organizations. A wide spectrum of issues was considered in the context of the Congress theme, Forests, source of life, and under three Program Areas: Forests for People; Forests for the Planet; and People and Forests in Harmony.

Review of USAID Natural Forest Mgmt experience in Latin America — by Pool, D.J. — last modified 2007-07-08 15:32

Review of USAID's Natural Forest Management Programs in LAC. Prepared by IRG in 2002.

Wood Quality Implications of Forest Management — by Punches, John — last modified 2007-06-03 16:30

"Wood Quality Implications of Forest Management" is an extension publication from Oregon State University looks at the basics of conifer tree growth, characteristics that define wood quality, and the effects of silvicultural management practices on wood quality. Of relevance to agroforestry practices that aim to grow valuable timber are the various ways that managers can influence wood quality, e,g, planting density, thinning, pruning, fertilization, etc. The publication is relevant not only to western conifers, but also to softwood species in other regions as well. Original source of article obtained from {http://eesc.oregonstate.edu/agcomwebfile/edmat/pnw576.pdf} Also avaiable from OSU Extension & Station Publications, Oregon State University, 422 Kerr Admin., Corvallis, OR 97331, "Tree Growth, Forest Management and Their Implications for Wood Quality" (PNW 576).

Fire in Indian Country: Two Case Studies in the Southwestern United States — by Austin, Diane — last modified 2007-07-08 15:35

The research presented here documents institutional and organizational factors affecting fire management on tribal lands. Two case studies of fires occurring on tribal lands in Arizona provide insights into how these factors converged to influence the course of events.

Community Based Incentives for Nature Conservation — by Emerton, Lucy — last modified 2007-06-03 16:35

This article: "Community-Based Incentives for Nature Conservation" by Lucy Emerton, IUCN-The World Conservation Union Eastern Africa Regional Office and Economics Unit examines economic incentives for community based nature conservation. Case studies in East Africa are examined. Reprint available through {http://economics.iucn.org} Keywords: Community-Based Conservation, Conservation Incentives, IUCN, Africa

Directriz sobre Concesiones a ASL — by BOLFOR — last modified 2007-07-08 15:36

Directriz sobre Concesiones a ASL

Ecologia de Especies Menos Conocidas Tarara Amarilla — by Justiniano, M.J. — last modified 2007-07-08 15:39

Introducción Se conoce como tarara a una serie de especies maderables que poseen un particular tipo de veteado en su madera, la que se caracteriza por su color amarillo o anaranjado, con franjas muy finas rojas, moradas o negras. La tarara amarilla (Centrolobium microchaete) es una especie de interés forestal gracias a las características de su madera, utilizada para mueblería, elaboración de objetos artesanales y utensilios caseros. Otros usos de esta madera incluyen la elaboración de pisos y construcción en general (Killeen et al., 1993). Centrolobium ochroxylon, otra especie de tarara, se utiliza como árbol ornamental en la ciudad de Santa Cruz y también ha sido propuesta para sistemas agroforestales (Saldías et al., 1994)....

COLOMBIA FORESTRY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT — by Prime International Inc. — last modified 2007-07-08 15:40

Submitted to: USAID/Bogotá Submitted by the Chemonics consortia of: Prime International Inc. Crimson Capitol Corporación Nacional de Investigación y Fomento Forestal (CONIF) World Wildlife Fund, Forest Resource Marketing Inc., Rainforest Alliance, Renewable Resource Associates July 29, 2004 On August 11, 2003, USAID/Colombia awarded the Colombia Forestry Development Program (CFDP) to Chemonics International Inc. The CFDP forms part of USAID/Colombia’s Strategic Objective No. 2, “Promote Economic and Social Alternatives to Illicit Crop Production”. Its objectives are increased rural employment and income, improved technical capacity of participants in production chains for wood products, increased forest area under sustainable management, increased value of standing timber and returns to rural communities, and a more competitive Colombian forestry and wood products sector. The CFDP works in four forest clusters, located in the Pacific Coast of Nariño and Cauca, Bajo Atrato/Urabá, Bajo Magdalena, and Northeastern Antioquia regions. USAID/Colombia selected these regions because they contain forest resources, illicit crops, and potential markets for forest products. The program has a projected life of 36 months and a budget of US$22.7 million. The EA describes the geographic areas where project activities are to take place. It defines a program for strengthening of local institutions in environmental compliance issues and budgets for the implementation of the EP. The EA Team consisted of Team Leader Bruce Kernan, Forestry Specialist Jorge Arias, and Institutional Specialist Jaime Ospina. John Nittler of Chemonics International finalized the EA making substantial edits and modifications.

Colombia Forestry Development Program — by Prime International Inc. — last modified 2007-07-08 15:41

Colombia Forestry Development Program Contract No. PCE-I-00-98-00015-00 Task Order No. 824 Forest Planning and Timber Harvesting Submitted to: U.S. Agency for International Development/Colombia Submitted by: Chemonics International Inc. February 5, 2005 The purpose of this project is (1) to assist local consultants to define timber harvesting plans for the prefeasibility analysis for the new forestry enterprise in Northeast Antioquia and (2) to guide and assist local consultants and the CFDP team in developing budgets and the schedule of investments in infrastructure and equipment associated with the new forestry enterprise. To provide wood security for the new forest enterprise, substantial new areas of plantation are to be developed. Site productivity, distance to processing center, topography, and availability of road surfacing materials will be important considerations. As part of the process to identify the most profitable locations for establishing new plantations, a transportation plan should be developed for potential areas so that the cost per m3 for access, logging, and transport can be estimated. Transportation planning will require contour maps of sufficient detail. These maps are not available and should be acquired. New mapping techniques such as LIDAR can be cost effective for providing a digital 3-dimensional map of the terrain for large contiguous areas. Opportunities for LIDAR mapping in Colombia should be examined.

Model Forest Management and Certified Timber Production — by Nittler, John — last modified 2007-07-08 15:42

Preliminary Strategy and Action Plan Model Forest Management and Certified Timber Production Colombia Alternative Development Project John Nittler, Chemonics International, Inc.

USAID Lessons Learned in Community-based Natural Forest Managment -- Volumes 1, 2, and 3 — by Jon Dale — last modified 2007-02-13 14:56

Contains volumes in English, Spanish and French.

Lessons learned from USAID Colombia's natural forest management project — by Jon Dale — last modified 2007-02-13 15:47

Folder contains the document in English and Spanish

Documentos BOLFOR — by Jon Dale — last modified 2007-02-15 13:41

Contains documents and reports related to the work of BOLFOR, a sustainable forest management program jointly run by USAID and the Bolivian Government.