Global Forest Resources Assessment 2005, Progress Towards Sustainable Forest Management FAO Forestry Paper. 147 (Fao Forestry Papers) |
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| Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, |
| ISBN: | 978-92-5-105481-9 |
| Publication Date: | Apr 2007 |
| Publisher: | Food & Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $50.00USD $50.00 |
Book Description:
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Since 1946, FAO regularly monitors the world's forests through Global Forest Resources Assessments. The mandate to carry out these assessments stems both from the basic statutes of FAO and the Committee on Forestry (COFO). Divided into nine chapters, the publication covers the following topics: the extent of forest resources; biological diversity; forest health and vitality; productive functions of forest resources; protective functions of forest resources; socio-economic functions;...
More DescriptionSince 1946, FAO regularly monitors the world's forests through Global Forest Resources Assessments. The mandate to carry out these assessments stems both from the basic statutes of FAO and the Committee on Forestry (COFO). Divided into nine chapters, the publication covers the following topics: the extent of forest resources; biological diversity; forest health and vitality; productive functions of forest resources; protective functions of forest resources; socio-economic functions; progress towards sustainable forest management.