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  1. Library Resource
    Reports & Research
    December, 2005
    Fiji, Tunisia, Malaysia, Mali, Oman, Italy, Ghana, Iran, Guinea, Ethiopia, Namibia, Solomon Islands, Netherlands

    Globally, according to FRA 2000, planted forests accounted for only 5% of forest area, but up to 35% of industrial roundwood supply. This is anticipated to rise to 40-44% by 2020. Planted forests reflect a higher social, environmental and economic importance than their area would suggest. Many countries have existing planted forest data that is not based upon forest inventory, is incomplete and often outdated. Thus it is difficult to measure and plan the quantity and quality of planted forest resources and the provision of goods and services that they supply.

  2. Library Resource
    Reports & Research
    December, 2005
    United States of America, Japan, Italy, Jamaica, United Kingdom, Netherlands, Venezuela, Guyana, Brazil, Suriname, Americas

    The preliminary conclusions put forward in this Rural Sector Note may be used as basis for further discussions between the Government and the World Bank to ascertain the mutual interest in any programme or project follow up.

  3. Library Resource
    Reports & Research
    December, 2005
    Costa Rica, Philippines, Germany, Madagascar, Brazil, India, Italy, Cameroon, Thailand, Asia

    The Forest Resources Assessment (FRA) Project in the Philippines was initiated in August 2002 for the assessment of Philippine forest and tree resources as part of the framework of the Forest Resources Assessment Programme of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) to support national forest assessments (NFA).

  4. Library Resource
    Journal Articles & Books
    December, 2005
    Italy, Philippines, Japan, Somalia, Sri Lanka, Indonesia, Australia, United Kingdom, United Arab Emirates, India, Myanmar, Maldives, Thailand, Netherlands, Asia

    The 26 December 2004 earthquake and tsunami devastated the lives of millions. With considerable determination, local communities have joined national and international organizations and governments to bring relief and start the recovery work. FAO has been involved in assisting the affected countries in numerous ways so that agricultural activities may be resumed. While short-term assistance is indispensable, strategic planning for medium and long-term rehabilitation in collaboration with partners and governments is required for appropriate intervention.

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    Reports & Research
    May, 2005
    Egypt, Iraq, Germany, China, Ireland, Canada, Iran, France, New Zealand, Jordan, Morocco, Libya, Turkey, Oman, Italy, Syrian Arab Republic, Tunisia, Sudan, Saudi Arabia, Lebanon, Asia, Africa

    The current volume presents the Proceedings of an important meeting entitled "Regional Expert Consultation on Land Degradation, Plant, Animal and Human Nutrition: Inter-relation and Impact". This scientific gathering managed to have a group of soil scientists/plant nutrition specialists, animal nutrition and medical doctors/human nutrition specialists to discuss these inter-related issues.

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