scholarly journals Monitoring and evaluating participation in national forest programmes. The Catalan case

2006 ◽  
Vol 157 (10) ◽  
pp. 438-444 ◽  
Author(s):  
Glòria Domínguez ◽  
Jordi Tena
Keyword(s):  
Forest Management ◽  
Sustainable Forest Management ◽  
Forest Policy ◽  
Monitoring And Evaluation ◽  
Raw Material ◽  
Decision Making Process ◽  
National Forest ◽  
Multiple Use ◽  
Goods And Services ◽  
Wide Range

In recent years, sustainable forest management has become the paradigm for forest policy. In this context, national forest programmes (NFP) are defined, in the broad sense, as planning instruments to achieve sustainable forest management at both national and subnational levels. The challenges for forest policy is to increase the number of agreed strategies and improve communication relations with the wide range of stakeholders involved, as well as those posed by the multiple use of forests, which are perceived not only as a source of raw material but also of goods and services for society in general. Although the definition and the contents of NFPs in Europe is in a permanent process of improvement, redefinition and discussion, it seems clear (since it appears implicit in several of their principles) that their formulation and implementation must entail a greater involvement of society in the decision making process, and more emphasis will have to be placed on the aspects of participation. The umbrella of participation covers a wide range of different processes and in this context the need emerges to monitor and evaluate this participation. This paper describes the monitoring and evaluation and shows the main results of the participation conducted in the framework on the national forest programme of Catalonia during the years 2003 – 2005.

scholarly journals Advancing the cause? Contributions of criteria and indicators to sustainable forest management in Canada

2011 ◽  
Vol 87 (04) ◽  
pp. 488-493 ◽  
Author(s):  
Peter Duinker
Keyword(s):  
Forest Management ◽  
Policy Development ◽  
Sustainable Forest Management ◽  
Forest Policy ◽  
Forest Sector ◽  
Full Potential ◽  
Criteria And Indicators ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Practical Experiences ◽  
Forest Values

The aim of the paper is to take stock, based on my personal scholarly and practical experiences, of the progress made in Canada with criteria and indicators of sustainable forest management (C&I-SFM). Some developmental history is reviewed, and applications at national and local levels are summarized. In my opinion, Canada's work in developing and applying C&I-SFM has been beneficial, particularly in focussing forest-sector dialogues, in sensitizing people to the wide range of forest values, and in retrospective determinations of progress in SFM. Improvements over the next decade are needed in several areas: (a) improving data-collection programs; (b) linking C&I-SFM more directly into forest policy development; (c) shifting from retrospective to prospective sustainability analysis; and (d) applying C&I-SFM to non-industrial forests such as protected areas and urban forests. The C&I-SFM concept is sound. We have yet to tap its full potential in the pursuit of forest and forest-sector sustainability.

Nationale Forstprogramme: Internationaler Kontext, erste europäische Erfahrungen und Lehren für die Schweiz | National forest programmes: Context and first experiences in Europe and lessons for Switzerland

2002 ◽  
Vol 153 (11) ◽  
pp. 419-429 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kurt Bisang ◽  
Willi Zimmermann
Keyword(s):  
Forest Management ◽  
Sustainable Forest Management ◽  
Forest Policy ◽  
National Forest ◽  
Policy Debate ◽  
Intergovernmental Panel ◽  
International Policy ◽  
Forest Policies ◽  
Policy Level ◽  
International Forest Policy

Since UNCED 1992, national forest programmes(NFP) have served as a strategy to formulate and implement forest policies aiming at sustainable forest management. At the international policy level, the Intergovernmental Panel on Forests and the United Nations Forum on Forests have issued a set of proposals for action. A number of countries have started to plan and implement national forest programmes. However, precisely what NFPs are, and what their impact might be, is not entirely clear. This article gives an overview of the international forest policy debate and discusses first experiences made with NFPs in European countries. Against this background the article reflects on the lessons learnt and discusses the prospects for an NFP in Switzerland.

scholarly journals Wo entsteht Nachhaltigkeit? Ein Blick in die internationale Forstpolitik der Schweiz | Where is Sustainability Developed? Elements of Switzerland’s International Forest Policy

2000 ◽  
Vol 151 (12) ◽  
pp. 515-518
Author(s):  
Evelyn Coleman Brantschen
Keyword(s):  
Forest Management ◽  
Sustainable Forest Management ◽  
National Level ◽  
Forest Policy ◽  
National Forest ◽  
National Policies ◽  
Political Processes ◽  
International Forest Policy

Bilateral development co-operation projects in forestry have been continuously enlarging their field of action to encompass national policies for forestry and other relevant sectors, with the aim of taking better account of the situation in the country in question. At the same time, international (multilateral)political processes are attempting to create favourable conditions for countries to implement a sustainable forest management. In both cases, the national level is decisive, showing the potential of national forest programmes. By following the steps that led to development co-operation as it is today, the author derives elements of an international forest policy for Switzerland and views its actual engagement.

Wie nachhaltig ist die Schweizer Forstpolitik? Das Nachhaltigkeits-Assessment der Schweizer Forstpolitik: Vorgehen und wichtigste Resultate | How Sustainable Is Swiss Forest Policy? The Sustainability Assessment of Swiss Forest Policy: Approach and Main Results

2000 ◽  
Vol 151 (12) ◽  
pp. 472-479 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ingrid Kissling-Näf
Keyword(s):  
Forest Management ◽  
Sustainable Forest Management ◽  
Sustainability Assessment ◽  
Forest Policy ◽  
Sustainability Indicators ◽  
International Level ◽  
Definition Of ◽  
International Experts

A group of international experts evaluated whether the aims and instruments of Swiss forest policy are suitable for the promotion of sustainable forest management based on the pan-European criteria. Approach and main results are presented as well as the method developed for the definition of sustainability indicators as an instrument for the evaluation of sectoral policies and the possibility of a transfer of methods and indicators on an international level.

scholarly journals A multi-purpose National Forest Inventory in Bangladesh: design, operationalisation and key results

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Matieu Henry ◽  
Zaheer Iqbal ◽  
Kristofer Johnson ◽  
Mariam Akhter ◽  
Liam Costello ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
Forest Management ◽  
Data Collection ◽  
Land Cover ◽  
Forest Inventory ◽  
Sustainable Forest Management ◽  
National Forest Inventory ◽  
Forest Resources ◽  
National Forest ◽  
Land Cover Map

Abstract Background National forest inventory and forest monitoring systems are more important than ever considering continued global degradation of trees and forests. These systems are especially important in a country like Bangladesh, which is characterised by a large population density, climate change vulnerability and dependence on natural resources. With the aim of supporting the Government’s actions towards sustainable forest management through reliable information, the Bangladesh Forest Inventory (BFI) was designed and implemented through three components: biophysical inventory, socio-economic survey and remote sensing-based land cover mapping. This article documents the approach undertaken by the Forest Department under the Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change to establish the BFI as a multipurpose, efficient, accurate and replicable national forest assessment. The design, operationalization and some key results of the process are presented. Methods The BFI takes advantage of the latest and most well-accepted technological and methodological approaches. Importantly, it was designed through a collaborative process which drew from the experience and knowledge of multiple national and international entities. Overall, 1781 field plots were visited, 6400 households were surveyed, and a national land cover map for the year 2015 was produced. Innovative technological enhancements include a semi-automated segmentation approach for developing the wall-to-wall land cover map, an object-based national land characterisation system, consistent estimates between sample-based and mapped land cover areas, use of mobile apps for tree species identification and data collection, and use of differential global positioning system for referencing plot centres. Results Seven criteria, and multiple associated indicators, were developed for monitoring progress towards sustainable forest management goals, informing management decisions, and national and international reporting needs. A wide range of biophysical and socioeconomic data were collected, and in some cases integrated, for estimating the indicators. Conclusions The BFI is a new information source tool for helping guide Bangladesh towards a sustainable future. Reliable information on the status of tree and forest resources, as well as land use, empowers evidence-based decision making across multiple stakeholders and at different levels for protecting natural resources. The integrated socio-economic data collected provides information about the interactions between people and their tree and forest resources, and the valuation of ecosystem services. The BFI is designed to be a permanent assessment of these resources, and future data collection will enable monitoring of trends against the current baseline. However, additional institutional support as well as continuation of collaboration among national partners is crucial for sustaining the BFI process in future.

scholarly journals Pan-European sustainable forest management indicators for assessing Climate-Smart Forestry in Europe

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-10
Author(s):  
G. Santopuoli ◽  
C. Temperli ◽  
I. Alberdi ◽  
I. Barbeito ◽  
M. Bosela ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Forest Management ◽  
Sustainable Forest Management ◽  
Management Strategies ◽  
Forest Policy ◽  
The State ◽  
Forest Damage ◽  
Tree Species Composition ◽  
Mitigation And Adaptation ◽  
Management Indicators ◽  
Using Data

The increasing demand for innovative forest management strategies to adapt to and mitigate climate change and benefit forest production, the so-called Climate-Smart Forestry, calls for a tool to monitor and evaluate their implementation and their effects on forest development over time. The pan-European set of criteria and indicators for sustainable forest management is considered one of the most important tools for assessing many aspects of forest management and sustainability. This study offers an analytical approach to selecting a subset of indicators to support the implementation of Climate-Smart Forestry. Based on a literature review and the analytical hierarchical approach, 10 indicators were selected to assess, in particular, mitigation and adaptation. These indicators were used to assess the state of the Climate-Smart Forestry trend in Europe from 1990 to 2015 using data from the reports on the State of Europe’s Forests. Forest damage, tree species composition, and carbon stock were the most important indicators. Though the trend was overall positive with regard to adaptation and mitigation, its evaluation was partly hindered by the lack of data. We advocate for increased efforts to harmonize international reporting and for further integrating the goals of Climate-Smart Forestry into national- and European-level forest policy making.

scholarly journals Assisting Sustainable Forest Management and Forest Policy Planning with the Sim4Tree Decision Support System

Forests ◽  
2015 ◽  
Vol 6 (12) ◽  
pp. 859-878 ◽  
Author(s):  
Floris Dalemans ◽  
Paul Jacxsens ◽  
Jos Van Orshoven ◽  
Vincent Kint ◽  
Pieter Moonen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Decision Support ◽  
Forest Management ◽  
Decision Support System ◽  
Support System ◽  
Sustainable Forest Management ◽  
Forest Policy ◽  
Policy Planning

scholarly journals Sustainable management of mountain forests in the Czech Republic

2012 ◽  
Vol 50 (No. 11) ◽  
pp. 526-532 ◽  
Author(s):  
S. Vacek ◽  
V. Balcar
Keyword(s):  
Czech Republic ◽  
Forest Management ◽  
Forest Ecosystems ◽  
Sustainable Forest Management ◽  
Self Regulation ◽  
Raw Material ◽  
Anthropogenic Factors ◽  
Mountain Forests ◽  
Natural Forests ◽  
The Czech Republic

Forest management in the Czech Republic (CR) was not shaped in the environment of natural forests but in the territory that was influenced by unregulated felling and animal grazing for a long time. Hence the fear for sustainable and balanced benefits from forests endangered by long-term uncontrolled exploitation was legitimate. Almost after three centuries of application of the sustainability principle, forests are considered not only as a source of renewable wood raw material but also as a tool of the environment formation. Mountain forests are an important landscape component of this country. They are an object of specific importance from the aspect of natural environment conservation, stabilization of natural processes and general landscape homeostasis. In addition, they fulfil a number of production and non-production functions. Cardinal elements of sustainable forest management in the CR conditions are as follows: management of the forest as an ecosystem, i.e. transition from exclusive care of forest tree species and their stands to care of the whole forest ecosystems; restructuring (conversion, reconstruction) of damaged and declining forests; optimum (species, genetic, spatial, age) structure of forest ecosystems differentiated according to site conditions and management targets; differentiated transition from general management to group or individual methods; utilization and support of spontaneous processes such as natural regeneration, competition and other principles of self-regulation. The above cardinal elements of sustainable forest management are applicable to forests of the CR in general, but their importance considerably increases in mountain forests where many species survive on the margin of subsistence. Moreover, mountain forests of CR have been heavily destroyed by anthropogenic factors, especially air-pollution ecological stresses, during the last three or four decades.

MANEJO FORESTAL SOSTENIBLE DEL LOTE 121 DE LA UNIDAD BÁSICA DE PRODUCCIÓN FORESTAL RÍO MANTUA

2018 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 155-168
Author(s):  
Dioume Sylla ◽  
Bountouraby Balde ◽  
Marcos Pedro Ramos Rodríguez ◽  
Edilio Aldana Pereira ◽  
Alberto Peñalver Romeo
Keyword(s):  
Forest Management ◽  
Sustainable Forest Management ◽  
Future Generations ◽  
Basic Unit ◽  
Total Production ◽  
Average Value ◽  
Goods And Services ◽  
Palabras Clave ◽  
Del Rio ◽  
Technical Plan

El manejo forestal sostenible debe armonizar los principios económicos, sociales y ambientales en un área, de forma tal que los bienes y servicios del bosque puedan ser utilizados por las presentes y las futuras generaciones. Esta investigación se realizó con el objetivo de contribuir al manejo forestal sostenible del Lote 121 de la Unidad Básica de Producción Forestal Río Mantua, perteneciente a la Empresa Forestal Macurije de la provincia Pinar del Río, Cuba. Para su realización se evaluó la base de recursos presentes y potenciales en el área de estudio, se zonificó el área, se proyectó el aprovechamiento de los recursos forestales, se analizaron las actividades de protección y se elaboró el plan técnico económico. Entre los principales resultados pueden mencionarse la actualización de la información de cuatro rodales del Lote 121, el cálculo de la existencia de cada uno de los rodales, correspondiéndoles un valor medio de 2 447,88 m3 y la estimación de una producción total de resina de 4 561,30 toneladas. También se obtuvo que el plan de tala debe regirse por el método de tala por madurez y que la rentabilidad a obtener en el área será del 56,51%. Palabras clave: gestión forestal, silvicultura, resina ABSTRACT Sustainable forest management must harmonize economic, social and environmental principles in an area, so that forest goods and services can be used by present and future generations. This research was carried out with the objective of contributing to the sustainable forest management of Lot 121 of the Basic Unit of Forest Production Río Mantua, belonging to the Macurije Forestry Company of the Pinar del Río province, Cuba. For its realization, the base of present and potential resources in the study area was evaluated, the area was zoned, the exploitation of the forest resources was projected, the protection activities were analyzed and the economic technical plan was elaborated. Among the main results can be mentioned the update of the information of four stands of Lot 121, the calculation of the existence of each one of the stands, corresponding them an average value of 2 447.88 m3 and the estimation of a total production of resin of 4 561.30 tons. It was also obtained that the felling plan must be governed by the felling method by maturity and that the profitability to be obtained in the area will be 56.51%. Keywords: Forest management, forestry, resin

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