Year of publication 2006

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Pages 35

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Author Forestry Group

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Product type Book (stand-alone)

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Series title RAP Publication

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Series number 1020-6221|1014-2789|18194591|0428-9560

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Edition 1

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Synopsis (short abstract) A decade ago, member countries of the Asia-Pacific Forestry Commission (APFC) expressed their commitment to sustainable forest management and decided collectively to develop a regional code of practice for forest harvesting. Ten years later, the ASEAN Secretariat and FAO set out to assess whether the development of the regional code (published in 1999) and subsequent national codes have made a tangible difference in the way forest harvesting is conducted in ASEAN member countries. The results of the review are presented in this report. Not surprisingly, the review produced mixed results. Most countries have prepared national codes of practice. Efforts to improve forest harvesting are commendable and there is room for being cautiously optimistic. However, in spite of the progress observed, much needs to be done. In particular, an implementation strategy needs to be applied to give individual, and often independent, initiatives direction and to make them part of a comprehensive, step-by- step approach. ASEAN, APFC and other regional organizations are called upon to help strengthen cooperation among countries and to encourage joint approaches in addressing regional and international forestry issues. These organizations are eager to lend support. Yet, meaningful change can only be brought about at local and national levels. In this sense, it is hoped that the recommendations directed at ASEAN and other organizations active in the region are treated as proposals for ASEAN member co untries to intensify efforts to achieve sustainable forest management.

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Language English

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