Essays about: "illegal logging"

Showing result 11 - 15 of 20 essays containing the words illegal logging.

  1. 11. Market based and regulatory/enforcement mechanisms- assessment of impacts on timber trade between South-east Asia and Europe

    University essay from SLU/Southern Swedish Forest Research Centre

    Author : Alexandru Giurca; [2013]
    Keywords : Market based ; regulatory enforcement; timber trade; South-east Asia; Europe;

    Abstract : Raised public concern in the European Union (EU) about the legality of its timber imports, the need to combat illegal logging and deforestation, and for promoting sustainable forest management practices, have pushed the EU commission to raise its standards and legality demands for wood imports. Combining literature review, structured interviews of importers and end-users of hardwood timber, and trade data analysis this study assesses the combined potential influence from the policy mechanisms FLEGT, the EU Timber regulation (EUTR), and different third party verification schemes on the timber trade between tropical countries and Europe. READ MORE

  3. 12. A study of the Possibilities of Sustainable Building in Timber- in the City of Pines

    University essay from Sektionen för ekonomi och teknik (SET)

    Author : Mary Lorence Reyes; [2012]
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    Abstract : Our generation is about saving the earth, our one and only home. For centuries resources have been used without the consideration of tomorrow. Modernization contributed to today’s environmental issues such as climate change and greenhouse effects. Effects of past deeds have been seen and experienced. READ MORE

  4. 13. Chain of Custody on Timber Products in the Construction Industry- A Case Study at Skanska Sweden

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Ann Sterner; Ellen Johansson; [2011]
    Keywords : Chain of Custody; timber; construction industry; Skanska; corporate social responsibility; environment; sustainability; decentralization; FSC; LEED; Social Responsible Purchasing; procurement; eco-certification; supply chain.; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Chain of Custody on timber refers to the chronological documentation throughout the value chain, from forest to consumer. For a construction company, who engages within Social Responsible Purchasing, it is important to know where purchased material origins from. READ MORE

  5. 14. Illegal logging in Northwest Russia : export taxes as a means to prevent illegal operations

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Forest Ecology and Management

    Author : Tommy Johansson; [2010]
    Keywords : Illegal logging; wood; trade and export;

    Abstract : The North-West of Russia is a region, where most of the Russian forest products export to Europe is originated. There are also several publications and papers which have indicated that illegal logging and the export of this illegally harvested wood are a major problem in this particular region. READ MORE

  6. 15. Enhancing natural resources management and livelihoods in Zapatera Archipelago National Park, Nicaragua : an action research study with residents of two communities in Zapatera Island

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Urban and Rural Development

    Author : Alex R. Arévalo Vásquez; [2010]
    Keywords : Nicaragua; Natural Resources Management; Livelihoods; participation; stakeholders; Action Research; Soft Systems Methodology;

    Abstract : Zapatera Island is the second largest island of Lake Cocibolca or Nicaragua and the heart of Zapatera Archipelago National Park in Nicaragua. The park was created in 1983 by the Sandinista Revolutionary Government after the seizure of land from big land owners. READ MORE