Essays about: "Non Timber Forest Products"
Showing result 11 - 15 of 22 essays containing the words Non Timber Forest Products.
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11. Skogsfastigheters totala produktionsförmåga som förklarande variabel vid prissättning
University essay from SLU/Dept. of Forest ProductsAbstract : Sedan marknaden för lantbruksfastigheter avreglerades i början av 1990-talet så har priserna på skogsmark ökat kraftigt. Då priset på timmer och massaved inte ökat i samma takt råder år 2014 en situation där priset på en skogsfastighet är högre än dess avkastningsvärde. READ MORE
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12. Non-state actors’ role in the EU forest policy making : a study of Swedish actors and the Timber Regulation negotiations
University essay from SLU/Dept. of Forest ProductsAbstract : The purpose of this research is to identify how E-NGO and forest stakeholders, in the study referred to as non-state actors, have influenced the EU timber regulation; through participation and lobbyism towards the decision- makers (policy makers) at EU and national level, to achieve adjustments in the legislative text. The study also examines the relationships between the forest stakeholders, the E-NGOs and the EU-institutions, regarding communication, cooperation, informal and formal consultation where interviews were accomplished with decision-makers from the EU-institutions, forest stakeholders, E-NGOS and representatives from Swedish authorities that participated under the development of the EUTR during the period of 2008-2013. READ MORE
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13. Simulation of rattan harvests in Indonesia : different harvesting pressures and the resulting patterns
University essay from SLU/Southern Swedish Forest Research CentreAbstract : The objectives of this research were to determine whether the natural rattan resources in Sulawesi, Indonesia can cope with the strongly increased harvesting pressure that has occurred over the last centuries. I was furthermore looking for patterns in the rattan population dynamics that might give a hint on how the harvesting system could be improved to ensure a maximum sustainable yield. READ MORE
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14. The future of Swedish forests : an analysis of two contrasting policy scenarios
University essay from SLU/Southern Swedish Forest Research CentreAbstract : Constant increases in oil prices, greenhouse gas emissions, and concerns about energy import dependence are shifting focus towards renewable resources. In 2009 the European parliament and the council of the European Union have published the directive in which is stated that the mandatory national targets should consist of 20% share of energy from renewable sources and 10% energy from renewable sources in transport in all Member States by the year 2020 (Directive 2009/28/EC). READ MORE
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15. Comparative economic value estimation of matsutake mushroom and timber production in Swedish Scots pine forest
University essay from SLU/Southern Swedish Forest Research CentreAbstract : The economic value of Swedish forests is largely linked to the production of timber and pulp. Non-timber forest products such as berries and wild mushrooms have yet been considered commercially less valuable than what the trees produce. READ MORE
