Essays about: "ecosystem services timber"

Showing result 16 - 19 of 19 essays containing the words ecosystem services timber.

  1. 16. Description and analysis of Institutions for Communal Forest Management in Monte Verde, Bolivia.

    University essay from Stockholm Resilience Centre

    Author : Remberto Salazar; [2010]
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    Abstract : This study contributes to the Common Pool Resources debate by describing and analysinginstitutions that currently structure governance of community-based forest management inSanta Mónica and Palestina, within the Monte Verde region, Bolivia. It explores theinterplay between innovative communal and central-authority institutional features, theway they work and how they enable forest conservation. READ MORE

  3. 17. Forest products and services in northern Laos : case studies from two forest dwelling villages

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

    Author : Markus Steén; [2009]
    Keywords : NTFP; non timber forest products; NWFP; ecosystem products; ecosystem services timber; fuel wood; water quality; oudomxai; poverty reduction;

    Abstract : All humans everywhere depend on ecosystem products and services for their well-being. But what if the ecosystems are not able to provide all these products and services because of overexploitation? In bad cases this can, for example, lead to starvation. READ MORE

  4. 18. Landscape approach to implement sustainability policies? : value profiles of forest owner groups in the Helgeå river basin, South Sweden

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Forest Products

    Author : Gustav Richnau; [2008]
    Keywords : forest owners; sustainable forest management; total forest value; landscape governance; attitudes; forest owners apos; objectives; NIPF; model Forest; partnerships; river basin planning;

    Abstract : Southern Sweden's forest and cultural woodland landscapes provide natural resources in terms of goods, services and values to a wide range of actors and stakeholders. In this survey value profiles among different forest owner categories in the Helgeå river basin in southern Sweden were explored. READ MORE

  5. 19. Recreation use value of Wondo Genet wetland ecosystem - Ethiopia

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Forest Resource Management

    Author : Mohammed Ali; [2007]
    Keywords : recreation; economic value; Wondo Genet; resort hotel; travel cost; wetland; hot spring; swimming; bird watching;

    Abstract : Wondo Genet Resort Hotel is one of the most well-known nature-based recreation sites in Ethiopia. The main attractions of the site includes: the hot spring water for bathing and swimming; the forested landscape, streams, birds and other wildlife in the surrounding; and the cafeteria, bar and bedroom services. READ MORE