This regional study presents an overview of the socio-economic importance and ecological impact of the use of non-wood forest products (NWFP) in Africa. The document consists of two main parts: i) presentation of background information on the programme activities and analysis of the available…
An analysis of change drivers in forestry in present day Madagascar, with estimates of how they might shape forestry over the next twenty years. This is followed by a discussion of how desirable change can be facilitated.
Proceedings of the meeting including a summary of the resulting recommendations and the text of papers presented
Our goal in this article is to address methods of communicating agrometeorological information, which consists of disseminating and evaluating information, and to provide examples of these processes. Given the dynamic nature of ICTs, some of the examples given here may be outdated in a short…
This Manual has been put together with the objective of assisting actions by the diverse groups of human beings who intervene in the conservation of the natural resources, particularly soil and water resources and in the context of each continent, country, region or zone. The Manual brings…
One of the guiding mandates within the FAO Constitution is the following: “The Organization shall promote and, where appropriate, shall recommend national and international action with respect to: … the conservation of natural resources and the adoption of improved methods of agricultural…
A synthesis of available data on social and economic factors, forest resources and nonwood forest products production and trade in the Asia-Pacific region. This study draws together information from a variety of statistical databases and from country and thematic studies in this working paper…
Meeting symbol/code: SIDS 99 Inf.-Sum 4
Meeting symbol/code: SIDS 99 Inf.-Sum 4
Meeting symbol/code: SIDS 99 Inf.5
Meeting symbol/code: SIDS 99 Inf.-Sum 4
FAO Investment Centre environmental reports are directed to environment and natural resources specialists. They address environmental issues associated with the formulation of investment projects for the agricultural/rural sector. This report describes an environmental assessment that…