Status, Trends And Future Scenarios For Forest Conservation Including Protected Areas In The Asia-Pacific Region

Paine, James R;Forestry Economics and Policy Division

Status, Trends And Future Scenarios For Forest Conservation Including Protected Areas In The Asia-Pacific Region

Asia-Pacific Forestry Sector Outlook Study Working Paper No: APFSOS/WP/04

Year of publication 1997

Author Paine, James R;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) An overview of protected areas in the Asia-Pacific with the prospects for their future development. The coverage of different ecosystems by the current network of protected areas is analysed and priority areas are identified. The outlook for investment in conservation in the region is covered, as are the future prospects for forest management outside of protected areas.

Language English

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