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  1. Library Resource
    Remembering Elinor Ostrom

    Her Work and its Contribution to the Theory and Practice of Conservation and Sustainable Natural Resource Management

    Reports & Research
    April, 2014
    Eritrea, Kenya, Mexico, Canada, Mongolia, India, Global

    This special issue of Policy Matters focuses on the outreach and impact of Dr. Elinor Ostrom's groundbreaking research on common property (or commons) theory. Her work was instrumental in shaping contemporary analyses of resource management and conservation, especially at a local level. This collection of research papers, essays, commentaries, and songs build upon her work and provide case studies demonstrating the practical application of her theoretical contributions. 

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    Journal Articles & Books
    December, 2014
    Serbia, France, Estonia, Belgium, Spain, Chile, Sweden, Germany, China, Australia, Ireland, Austria, Republic of Korea, Finland, New Zealand, United States of America, Italy, Argentina, India, United Kingdom, Canada, Europe, Asia, South America, Americas, Oceania, Australia and New Zealand

    Taxonomy and classification of the Salicaceae are addressed in an authoritative manner, with descriptions of all important individual species, but recognizing the differences in philosophy that still exist in these topics. Natural ecosystems are described. Genetic resources of poplars and willows are covered comprehensively, including selection, tree improvement and conservation, as well as the latest developments in genomics.

  3. Library Resource
    Reports & Research
    December, 2014
    Nepal, Philippines, China, Canada, India, Finland, Cameroon, Netherlands, Asia

    The objective of the present study was to deepen understanding of outcomes and impacts contributed by the leasehold forestry (LHF) programme, particularly in terms of improving livelihoods, reducing poverty and rehabilitating degraded forests in the hills of Nepal, through improved forest management.

  4. Library Resource
    Journal Articles & Books
    December, 2014
    Algeria, Burkina Faso, Benin, United States of America, Spain, Burundi, Sweden, Germany, United Kingdom, Ghana, Congo, Ethiopia, Central African Republic, Kenya, Jordan, Tajikistan, Cameroon, Norway, Chad, Gabon, Uruguay, Canada

    The State of the World’s Forest Genetic Resources addresses the conservation, management and sustainable use of forest tree and other woody plant genetic resources of actual and potential value for human well-being in the broad range of management systems. This report complements two other FAO flagship publications in the field of forestry, the annual State of the World’s Forests and the periodic Global Forest Resources Assessment (FRA).

  5. Library Resource
    Policy Papers & Briefs
    December, 2014
    Burkina Faso, Ghana, Mali, Burundi, Zimbabwe, Sri Lanka, Eswatini, Canada, Congo, Ukraine, Malawi, Costa Rica, Niger, Seychelles, Kenya, Philippines, Lesotho, Madagascar, Myanmar, Kazakhstan, Gabon, France

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