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Challenges and Opportunities: Policy options for the forestry sector in the Asia-Pacific Region

Asia-Pacific Forestry Sector Outlook Study Working Paper No: APFSOS/WP/09

Year of publication 1997

Author Byron, Neil;Forestry Economics and Policy Division

Product type Book (stand-alone)

Series title Forestry Sector Outlook Studies

Edition 1

Synopsis (short abstract) A summary of the major policy issues and opportunities confronting many of the governments in the Asia-Pacific region, in trying to achieve sustainable and equitable use and management of their forests. Identifies trends in the forestry sector and their broader underlying economic, demographic and social causes.

Language English

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