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Wood Materials from Non-Forest Areas

Asia-Pacific Forestry Sector Outlook Study Working Paper No: APFSOS/WP/19

Year of publication 1997

Author Vergara, N;Forestry Economics and Policy Division

Product type Book (stand-alone)

Series title Forestry Sector Outlook Studies

Edition 1

Synopsis (short abstract) Resource scarcity and high demand in many Asia-Pacific countries mean that most will have to progressively rely on tree-bearing non-forest areas to fill the supply gap. This working paper discusses the present and future role of areas such as block plantations, shelterbelts and live fences as sources of fuel and pulp wood in addition to many other important products.

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