Towards sustainable forest management: an examination of the technical, economic and institutional feasibility of improving management of the global forest estate.

Contreras-Hermosilla, A;Forestry Economics and Policy Division

Towards sustainable forest management: an examination of the technical, economic and institutional feasibility of improving management of the global forest estate.

An examination of the technical, economic and institutional feasibility of improving management of the global forest estate

Year of publication 1999

Pages 66

Author Contreras-Hermosilla, A;Forestry Economics and Policy Division

Product type Book (stand-alone)

Series title Forestry Sector Outlook Studies

Edition 1

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Synopsis (short abstract) This working paper seeks to define sustainable forest management(SFM) in terms of how different management objectives should be balanced and the spatial and temporal dimensions involved. The technical feasibility of SFM is discussed with reference to experiences in different regions. Its financial and institutional feasibility is also covered with regard to factors leading to market and policy failure. International aid to the forest sector is analyzed according to how it can contribute to the s ustainable management of different forest types.

Language English

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