Forest concessions have been an important element of forestry, and forest management in many countries, including many … their performance is not likely to be popular. Therefore, if sustainable management if tropical forests is to be achieved … forest concessions, and to control the allocation of new concessions. The forest concessions discussed in this study involve …

Non-timber forest products (NTFPs). The collection, trade and use of these products have been important to rural … the last decade, the market demand and the interest in managing forests for NTFPs has grown tremendously, which has … generated concern for the ecological sustainability of forest resources from which they are produced. The health and functioning …

; List of contributors; 1 Cutting edge: sustainability in the forestry sector; PART 1 Corporate social responsibility in the … forestry sector; 2 Emerging policies and legality requirements: the initiatives of public institutions; 3 Corporate governance … schemes and processes; 5 Certified forest products and services: a market snapshot …

for Germany: (i) 10 % share of forest area set-aside, (ii) non-utilization of “old-growth forests” and (iii) 30 % share of … area, including stronger protective measures for forests. However, any implementation of dedicated measures will reduce … roundwood production in EU member states as a result of implementing partial or full production restrictions in forests. In a …