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Covid-19 and the forestry sector in Africa

XV World Forestry Congress, 2-6 May 2022









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    Sketching future forestry education for Bangladesh in COVID 19 pandemic and post pandemic situation
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    British colonial approach is still in core of forest management of South East Asia (SEA). However, recent policies of management of forest are incorporating social aspects and considering diverse dimensions of human with various international commitments by conventions and treaties, lead the paradigm shift in forest management of SEA. This study examined century long forestry practices, forest policies, conventions and treaties on forestry, recent job markets, corporate mechanisms and blending knowledge protocols and found a demand existed to refurbish the current curricula of forestry education of SEA. Examining forestry education of Bangladesh as case study focused from its inception to date particularly to expedite the demand of new arena of knowledge on science, social science, indigenous technologies to put forward the students with the current arena of world forestry science to meet the demand of the country. Moreover, knowledge on global change, biodiversity conservation, forest-people conflict management, landscape level restoration rather forest restoration, technological interventions in forest resource monitoring and assessment, invasive species management, carbon management and trading, panel wood and wood processing were found worth for sustainable forest management. Inclusion of stated new knowledge arena for forest science may facilitate readiness of future graduates for sustainable forest management. Due to COVID19 pandemic and post pandemic on line platforms and learning systems for developing nations are crucial and need integrated developed courses for all, may widen the knowledge platform for future. This study also discussed with a view from a developing nation and put forward a bridge on knowledge sharing between developed and developing nations. Key words: Education, COVID19 pandemic, Curriculum, Collaboration ID: 3486534
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    Covid 19 – How forestry can respond to a pandemic- An example from Indonesia
    XV World Forestry Congress, 2-6 May 2022
    2022
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    Since the beginning of 2020, the world has been firmly in the grip of the Covid-19 virus. In Indonesia, the first patient was reported in early March 2020. The subsequent restrictions imposed to prevent the spread of the virus affect the daily lives of all people. Apart from the health sector, some areas of the economic sector are being hit hard. Forest Program III - Sulawesi (FP III) used its presence in Central Sulawesi for additional efforts to reduce the economic impacts of the pandemic for the local communes. Central Sulawesi is one of the ten poorest provinces in Indonesia; according to the official statistic data (BPJS; 04/2021) in the province the percentage of people in poverty increased from 10% (12/2019) to 15% (12/2020). FP III provided funds for the planting of fast-growing species (gmelina sp, moringa sp., musaseae sp. etc.) and herbals (ginger, turmeric, etc.). Following project`s approach, the villagers received financial incentives (US$ 0,14/seedling planted) after the planting was carried out. In the meantime, farmers have long since harvested herbals and fruits. With this activity, carried out specifically to contribute to the Covid-19 pandemic response, farmers have made a positive contribution to the environment and health in many ways. The planting of fast-growing species improves the soil nutrients, creates a microclimate, reduces the risk of erosion, and enhances genetic conservation efforts. In addition, the planting of the selected species rapidly contributes to the health (nutrition) and improves the economic situation of the population trough the payment of incentives and because people have additional products to sell on the market) In total, FP III supported the planting of 207,211 fast-growing tree species and 64,606 herbals. The planting was conducted between June and August 2020. Conclusion: This fast reaction on the impacts of the pandemic turns out as a win-win solution for all beneficiaries and contributes to a better environment. Keywords: Covid-19, Health, Livelihood, Economy, Ecology ID: 3485647
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    Indigenous community forestry and implication to livelihood resilience amidst Covid-19 pandemic in Indonesia
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    The Covid-19 pandemic has had an impact on livelihoods, food chain values, income, basic needs and global community health. There is relationship between human and forests, especially the farmers livelihoods who depend on forest resources. This study presents the characteristics of forest farmers and the changes that occur in forest management, harvesting, marketing, institutions and sources of livelihood during the Covid-19 pandemic. Data and information obtained through observation, interviews and secondary data, analyzed descriptively- qualitatively to understand the dynamics of change in forest farmer groups who manage state forest areas and community forests. The results of the research show that the majority of forest farmers have relatively long farming experience, but are not supported by adequate levels of education and expertise. This situation has implications for the ability to adapt and innovate in forest use, so that the performance of forest management, harvesting, marketing, institutions and farmers' livelihoods decreases during the pandemic. The Covid-19 pandemic brought significant changes on farmers groups, especially the effectiveness of their institutions, pressure on livelihoods, and a number of variables that experienced a decrease in their rffectiveness. The biggest changes for farmers in state forest areas are caused by the limited choice of utilization and development of plant commodities in accordance with government regulations. Limited options lead to limited sources of livelihood, so that it can have implications for the farmers' welfare where the poverty level of state forest farmers was higher than that of community forest farmers. It requires the regulatory reformulation and the initiation of adaptation strategies through social engineering to overcome the need for strategies and interventions to strengthen farmer institutions, so that forest farmers are more resilient in facing changes during and after Covid-19. Keywords: Local communities, forest management, harvesting, marketing, institutional ID: 3487132

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