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Guide to implementation of phytosanitary standards in forestry

Year of publication 2011

Place of publication Rome, Italy ;

Pages 102 p.

Author FAO

Publisher FAO ;

Product type Book (series)

ISBN 978-92-5-106785-7

Series title FAO Forestry Paper

Series number 164

Edition 1

Synopsis (short abstract) This guide, produced by an international group of scientists, phytosanitary authorities, forest experts and industry representatives and reviewed by more than 100 specialists from 46 countries, provides easy-to-understand information on how good forest management practices and well implemented phytosanitary standards can minimize pest spread and facilitate safe trade. Specifically, it explains how the International Standards for Phytosanitary Measures (ISPMs) and national plant protection organization (NPPO) regulations affect the import and export of forest commodities; how relevant ISPMs can be used to prevent pest introduction and spread; and how forest-sector personnel can work together with NPPOs to contribute to the development and implementation of ISPMs and national phytosanitary regulations that help reduce pest movement while restricting trade as little as possible. The guide will be of vital interest to people involved in nursery activitie s, planting, managing, harvesting, manufacturing, trading and transporting forest products. It will also benefit forest policy-makers, planners, managers and educators, particularly in developing countries.

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​FAO. 2011. Guide to implementation of phytosanitary standards in forestry. FAO Forestry Paper no. 164. Rome.

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