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- 2009333413 abstract "This publication provides an overview of the global trends in forest cover. It looks specifically at the four largest forest ecosystems and analyzes the trends and challenges in their conservation and management. It examines some of the key drivers behind forest loss, including the increasing demand for commodities and energy. Finally, it reviews some of the best practices for sustainable management of forest, including regulatory regimes, participatory management and economic incentives.--Publisher's description.".
- 2009333413 contributor B11504047.
- 2009333413 created "c2009.".
- 2009333413 date "2009".
- 2009333413 date "c2009.".
- 2009333413 dateCopyrighted "c2009.".
- 2009333413 description "Includes bibliographical references (p. 62-68).".
- 2009333413 description "Introduction -- Forest definition and extent -- Forest losses and gains : where do we stand? -- The relationship between indigenous people and forests -- Forests sustain livelihoods -- A hiding place for fighting forces and a refuge for victims -- Forests under threat as agricultural commodities take over -- Is fast-wood like fast-food? -- Changing trends in forest products trade -- Clearing forests for biofuels -- Forests are a key source of ecological services -- Climate change and its impact on forests : will forests migrate? -- Forests and the carbon cycle -- Forest animals threatened by habitat loss and poaching -- The forests of Central Africa -- The forests of Southeast Asia -- The Amazon, the largest rainforest in the world -- The boreal forests -- Forests and fires -- Forests suffer from air pollution -- Local forest management -- Certification for sustainable forest management -- Economic incentives to protect forests -- Are legal instruments sufficient to protect our forests? -- Greening degraded forest landscapes.".
- 2009333413 description "This publication provides an overview of the global trends in forest cover. It looks specifically at the four largest forest ecosystems and analyzes the trends and challenges in their conservation and management. It examines some of the key drivers behind forest loss, including the increasing demand for commodities and energy. Finally, it reviews some of the best practices for sustainable management of forest, including regulatory regimes, participatory management and economic incentives.--Publisher's description.".
- 2009333413 extent "69 p. :".
- 2009333413 hasFormat "Also available online.".
- 2009333413 identifier "9251062641 (FAO)".
- 2009333413 identifier "9280729039 (UNEP)".
- 2009333413 identifier "9789251062647 (FAO)".
- 2009333413 identifier "9789280729030 (UNEP)".
- 2009333413 identifier vital_forest_graphics.pdf.
- 2009333413 isFormatOf "Also available online.".
- 2009333413 issued "2009".
- 2009333413 issued "c2009.".
- 2009333413 language "eng".
- 2009333413 publisher "Nairobi, Kenya : UNEP,".
- 2009333413 relation "Also available online.".
- 2009333413 subject "Forest declines Statistics.".
- 2009333413 subject "Forest declines.".
- 2009333413 subject "Forest ecology.".
- 2009333413 subject "Forest management.".
- 2009333413 subject "Forests and forestry Statistics.".
- 2009333413 subject "Forests and forestry.".
- 2009333413 subject "SD131 .V58 2009".
- 2009333413 tableOfContents "Introduction -- Forest definition and extent -- Forest losses and gains : where do we stand? -- The relationship between indigenous people and forests -- Forests sustain livelihoods -- A hiding place for fighting forces and a refuge for victims -- Forests under threat as agricultural commodities take over -- Is fast-wood like fast-food? -- Changing trends in forest products trade -- Clearing forests for biofuels -- Forests are a key source of ecological services -- Climate change and its impact on forests : will forests migrate? -- Forests and the carbon cycle -- Forest animals threatened by habitat loss and poaching -- The forests of Central Africa -- The forests of Southeast Asia -- The Amazon, the largest rainforest in the world -- The boreal forests -- Forests and fires -- Forests suffer from air pollution -- Local forest management -- Certification for sustainable forest management -- Economic incentives to protect forests -- Are legal instruments sufficient to protect our forests? -- Greening degraded forest landscapes.".
- 2009333413 title "Vital forest graphics.".
- 2009333413 type "text".