Differences in the way local and regional interest groups perceive Sustainable Forest Management in regions with different forest use histories were studied using Southeastern Finland, the Mauricie in Quebec and Central Labrador in Canada as examples of regions with high, medium and low importance of commercial forestry. We present a conceptual model illustrating the cyclic interaction between ...

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Participatory forestry has been recognized as a tool for improving tropical forest management. The current study assessed the impacts of participatory management (PFM) on structure and regeneration mangrove at Gazi Bay, Kenya. Data were collected along belt transects perpendicular to waterline in both co-managed state-managed forests. Basal area standing density significantly higher forests (16...

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In the forestry sector, discussions on trade, environmental and gender aspects tend to be conducted separately from one another. This overview paper attempts to bring these three areas together. Section II outlines the important goods and services derived from forests. Section III examines international trade in forest products, with a focus on recent trends in trade restrictions. Section IV lo...