For much of the world's tropical population, coral reefs are synonymous with reef fish and edible marine invertebrates. Reef-related fisheries are important to small-scale fisherfolk, as a source of both protein and livelihood security for local coastal communities. In all of Asia, coral reef resources play a role in the food and livelihood security of coastal communities. Perhaps nowhere in Asia in this role more important than in the Maldives.
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Library ResourceJournal Articles & BooksDecember, 1997Japan, Denmark, Sri Lanka, Indonesia, Australia, India, Maldives, Thailand, Asia
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Library ResourceJournal Articles & BooksDecember, 1997Equatorial Guinea, United States of America, Sweden, China, Indonesia, Norway, Canada, Finland, Cameroon, New Zealand, Laos, Japan, Malaysia, Cambodia, Myanmar, Papua New Guinea, India, Gabon, Brazil, Mongolia, Asia
A detailed presentation of forestry development in China covering its role in the socio-economic environment, in timber production and trade and the protection of ecosystems. Trends are identified and national plans outlined. An analysis of wood and non-wood product markets is given
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Library ResourceJournal Articles & BooksDecember, 1997Samoa, Germany, China, Sri Lanka, Indonesia, Australia, Guinea, Republic of Korea, Uruguay, Thailand, New Zealand, Pakistan, Philippines, Malaysia, Japan, Myanmar, Netherlands, India, Vietnam, Cambodia, Asia
This country report outlines the forestry sector development objectives for Vietnam and includes descriptions of the country's forest resources, wood and non-wood products and their current and future supply and demand. Organisational strengthening and policy formulation are also covered
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Library ResourceJournal Articles & BooksDecember, 1997Sweden, Germany, China, Zimbabwe, Australia, Canada, Republic of Korea, Finland, Uruguay, New Zealand, Nepal, Pakistan, Japan, Malaysia, Myanmar, India, Sri Lanka, Brazil, Asia
A description of the state India's forestry sector, its developments and future prospects. Major trends in environmental protection, wood production and forest policies are outlined and future forest product supply and demand is estimated.
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Library ResourceJournal Articles & BooksDecember, 1997Bangladesh, China, Sri Lanka, Indonesia, Australia, Italy, Guinea, Pakistan, Thailand, New Zealand, Nepal, Laos, Philippines, Malaysia, Japan, Myanmar, Cambodia, India, Bhutan, Republic of Korea, Vietnam, Papua New Guinea, Mongolia, Asia
This study focuses on the current situation, trends and likely developments of forest resources to 2010. Forest areas, growing stocks, increments and fellings are reviewed on a country basis. Roundwood supply is analysed from two points of view: roundwood production potential and roundwood felling (removal). The working paper attempts to assess the potential productive capacity and fellings for both fuelwood and industrial wood use taking account of the impact of changes in the agricultural frontier and population growth.
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Library ResourceJournal Articles & BooksDecember, 1997Pakistan, Japan, Malaysia, China, Myanmar, Australia, Cambodia, India, Republic of Korea, Sri Lanka, Uruguay, Thailand, New Zealand, Asia
A review of the status of forest resources, protected areas and forest production in Cambodia. Timber and non-timber product markets are analysed, projections of land use are given and policy challenges are outlined.
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Library ResourceJournal Articles & BooksDecember, 1997Pakistan, Philippines, Malaysia, Japan, China, Myanmar, Indonesia, Australia, Canada, India, Republic of Korea, Uruguay, New Zealand, Asia
A description of the forest areas and types in Japan. This report reviews the current state of both protected and economic forest areas and predicts long term future demand.
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Library ResourceJournal Articles & BooksDecember, 1997Fiji, Bangladesh, China, Indonesia, Australia, Pakistan, Thailand, New Zealand, Nepal, Laos, Philippines, Singapore, Vietnam, Japan, Myanmar, Solomon Islands, India, Mongolia, Asia
A summary of the major policy issues and opportunities confronting many of the governments in the Asia-Pacific region, in trying to achieve sustainable and equitable use and management of their forests. Identifies trends in the forestry sector and their broader underlying economic, demographic and social causes.
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Library ResourceJournal Articles & BooksDecember, 1997Laos, Bangladesh, Japan, Malaysia, China, Italy, Indonesia, Thailand, India, Myanmar, Republic of Korea, Vietnam, Uruguay, New Zealand, Asia
An overview of the forest resources and industries of the Union of Myanmar. The long term objectives of forestry in the country are given along with major impacting issues such as land use and people participation. Future scenarios are presented based on current policies and trends.
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