The forest utilization in relation to biodiversity conservation

Korsgaard, Svend (2001) The forest utilization in relation to biodiversity conservation. [Proceedings Paper]

The International Tropical Timer Organization (ITTO) is an Inter-governmental Organization established in 1986 under United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD). ITTO has its headquarters in Yokohama, Japan. The Organization facilitates discussion, consultation and international co-operation on issues relating to the international trade and utilization of tropical timber and the sustainable management of its resource base. In addition to formulation of policies in relation to sustainable management of tropical forest and the publication of various guidelines, the organization are also implementing field projects of a pilot and demonstration nature in its member countries. Within Asia, the organization is implementing several projects dealing with sustainable forest management, biodiversity conservation and reduced impact logging The general conclusion is that reduced impact logging and concerns for biodiversity conservation are part of sustainable forest management. Although the initial costs are higher than for conventional logging, the long-term effects, in the form of improved productivity and reduced environmental impact, benefits both the logging companies and the society. The general acceptance of the principles of sustainable forest management and the process needed to achieve this objective are well advanced in most producer countries.

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The International Tropical Timer Organization (ITTO) is an Inter-governmental Organization established in 1986 under United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD). ITTO has its headquarters in Yokohama, Japan. The Organization facilitates discussion, consultation and international co-operation on issues relating to the international trade and utilization of tropical timber and the sustainable management of its resource base. In addition to formulation of policies in relation to sustainable management of tropical forest and the publication of various guidelines, the organization are also implementing field projects of a pilot and demonstration nature in its member countries. Within Asia, the organization is implementing several projects dealing with sustainable forest management, biodiversity conservation and reduced impact logging The general conclusion is that reduced impact logging and concerns for biodiversity conservation are part of sustainable forest management. Although the initial costs are higher than for conventional logging, the long-term effects, in the form of improved productivity and reduced environmental impact, benefits both the logging companies and the society. The general acceptance of the principles of sustainable forest management and the process needed to achieve this objective are well advanced in most producer countries.

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Item Type:	Proceedings Paper
Additional Information:	Available at Perpustakaan Sultan Abdul Samad, Universiti Putra Malaysia, 43000 UPM Serdang, Malaysia. QH75 A1I61 2000 Call Number
AGROVOC Term:	forests
AGROVOC Term:	biodiversity
AGROVOC Term:	forest resources
AGROVOC Term:	ecosystems
AGROVOC Term:	sustainable forest management
AGROVOC Term:	forest governance
AGROVOC Term:	sustainable forestry
AGROVOC Term:	economic development
Depositing User:	Ms. Azariah Hashim
Date Deposited:	28 Jul 2025 08:46
Last Modified:	28 Jul 2025 08:46
URI:	http://webagris.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/1106

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