Tropical Forest Update

Issue 27 No 1
Putting the pieces together
Sustainable forestry has much to offer at all scales, from the household to the planetary. Certain non-renewable resources will become scarcer in coming decades, but the demand for materials is likely to continue to escalate. There could be a resources crunch—but forestry can help avert this while also providing crucial environmental services.
Contents
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From the Executive Director
by Gerhard DieterleTimber: the high-fibre diet the world needs -
Small companies aim big
by Nalvarte Armas, Echevarria Shardin, Sangama Barbarán, Chipana Curiñaupa & Acurio ZavalaAn ITTO project has helped small timber enterprises in the Peruvian Amazon add value to their products. -
A capital idea
by Yasman, Septiani & AdiAn ITTO-funded microcredit scheme shows promise in promoting small forest enterprises in Indonesia. -
Changing practices on Amazonian farms
by Barbosa, Brienza, de Mattos, Ferreira & de SousaA project in Brazil has convinced participating farmers to move away from the slash-and-burn paradigm. -
53rd session of the International Tropical Timber Council
by ITTO SecretariatGender equality, green supply chains and participation were strong themes at the most recent session of ITTO’s governing body -
Fellowship report
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Market trends
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Tropical and topical
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Recent editions
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Meetings

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The ITTO Tropical Forest Update is published quarterly in English, French and Spanish.
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