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Book (stand-alone)Trash or treasure? Logging and mill residues in Asia and the Pacific 2001
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No results found.For every cubic metre of wood removed by commercial harvesting in the heavily logged tropical rainforests in Asia-Pacific countries, another is left behind as waste. Estimates of trees cut down illegally in these countries range from a few hundred to millions of cubic metres every year, with high levels of wastage. The wood processing industry in the region also generates sizeable waste that could be reused. At a time when the regional wood industry is facing a growing shortage of raw materials, it is all the more necessary to reduce the spoilage and make better use of wood waste. Better use of logging and wood mill residues can even lead to reduced logging pressure on forests. This publication is based on an FAO study commissioned by the Asia-Pacific Forestry Commission (APFC) to examine the problem of logging and wood industry waste in the region, and ways these can be utilised. -
Book (stand-alone)Asia-Pacific Fishery Commission (APFIC) regional workshop on low value and trash fish in the Asia-Pacific region 2005
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No results found.This publication is the proceedings of the workshop on low value and "trash fish" in the Asia-Pacific region convened in Hanoi, Viet Nam from 7 to 9 June 2005. The workshop was attended by 70 experts from APFIC member countries and from fishery organizations in the region. Trash fish is a broadly used term for fish species that by virtue of their small size or low consumer preference have little or no commercial value. The use of the term varies among countries and can also change both seasonall y and with location. One category of trash fish are those not used for human consumption, either landed or discarded at sea. Those that are landed are often small fish that are targeted for processing into fish/animal meal. The other category is low value fish used for human consumption. The huge number of small-scale fisheries in the Asia-Pacific region generates a large quantity of trash fish, much of which is consumed or utilized locally as part of household food security, artisanal processin g or for small-scale rural aquaculture and livestock raising. The aim of the workshop was to come up with a clear picture of the current trends and status of trash fish exploitation and utilization – in each country and in the region as a whole – and the impact of trash fish use in aquaculture, marine fisheries and livelihoods of coastal communities. The report includes actions and strategies to address identified issues at national and regional levels. -
Book (stand-alone)Asian fisheries today: the production and use of low value/trash fish from marine fisheries in the Asia-Pacific region 2005
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No results found.Throughout the Asia-Pacific region, captured and cultured marine fisheries continue to play an important role in the economies of many countries, especially in support of food security and poverty alleviation. Marine fisheries resources have been largely overexploited and, as a result, development of coastal aquaculture has been encouraged to provide a source of protein, income, employment and export earnings in many countries. Such a policy trend implies, however, that sufficient food for aquac ulture production will be available. Inevitably, a dangerous spiral has evolved where the demand for low value/trash fish has led to increased fishing pressure on already degraded resources, raising important questions regarding the social, economic and ecological costs and benefits of the system and its sustainability. This publication examines production trends and uses of low value/trash fish in the region, as well as issues associated with the rapid development of the aquaculture industry an d the increasing demand for fish by consumers. The sustainability of the current system and future prospects are also examined, and important questions are raised for further research to slow down or halt the viscous spiral that has developed.
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