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For the last two decades the loss of, in particular, tropical rainforest has alarmed the public in the developed parts of the world. The debate has been characterised by a lack of understand­ ing of the causes and effects of the process, leading to the prevailing reaction being unquali­ fied condemnation. Such attitude has even been observed among scientists, claiming suprem­ acy to biodiversity conservation. Many scientific analyses are available, but the basis for so­ ber debates and appropriate actions is still highly insufficient. Two recent international initia­ tives! will hopefully lead to improved knowledge of deforestation and forest degradation as they recognise the need for studies to critically investigate those issues. This book will pro­ vide useful input to the initiatives. In my opinion, the scientific analyses have not sufficiently promoted the understanding that the fate of tropical forests is first and foremost a concern of the governments of the countries in which the forests are situated. Tropical forests may be important to the global environment and their rich biodiversity may be a human heritage. But their main importance is their poten­ tial contribution to improving livelihood in the countries in question.

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Author:   Thorsten Treue
Publisher:   Springer
Imprint:   Springer
Edition:   Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2001
Volume:   68
Dimensions:   Width: 16.00cm , Height: 1.30cm , Length: 24.00cm
Weight:   0.399kg
ISBN:  

9789401038300

ISBN 10:   9401038309
Pages:   216
Publication Date:   25 October 2012
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Manufactured on demand  
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Table of Contents

1 Introduction.- 1.1 Objective of the Study.- 1.2 Methodology.- 2 Brief Introduction to Ghana’s High Forest Zone.- 2.1 Forest Type and Vegetation Zones.- 2.2 Biodiversity.- 3 General Issues on Trees and Forests in the High Forest Zone.- 3.1 Functions of Trees and Forests the High Forest Zone.- 3.2 Deforestation in the High Forest Zone.- 4 The Timber Resource Base, Early Estimates.- 4.1 The Growing Stock in 1985.- 4.2 Recommendations on the Timber Harvest in 1985.- 5 National Forest Inventory (1985–89).- 5.1 Background of the Forest Inventory Project.- 5.2 Objectives of the Forest Inventory Project.- 5.3 Results of the FIP Static Timber Inventory.- 5.4 The FIP Dynamic Inventory.- 5.5 Other Technical Outputs of the FIP.- 5.6 Critique of the FIP.- 5.7 Policy Impact of the FIP.- 6 National Forest Inventory Continued (1989–97).- 6.1 Production and Protection Forest Within Forest Reserves.- 6.2 Growing Stock within Forest Reserves.- 6.3 The Sustainable Harvest Potential in Forest Reserves.- 6.4 Off-Reserve Inventory.- 7 Analysis of the Timber Harvest.- 7.1 The Log Measurement Certificate System.- 7.2 Felling Rceorded by the Forestry Department.- 7.3 This Study’s Use of Available Data on Timber Harvest.- 7.4 On- and Off-Reserve Harvest.- 7.5 On-reserve Harvest and AAC.- 7.6 Off-Reserve Timber Extraction and the Resource Base.- 7.7 Policy Implications of Extraction and Resource Data.- 8 Timber Exports and the Wood Industry.- 8.1 Development in Wood Exports by Volume.- 8.2 Apparent Domestic Consumption.- 8.3 Export as the Dominant Driving Force for Timber Harvest.- 8.4 Species Composition of the Export Harvest.- 8.5 The Value of Wood Export.- 8.6 The Hidden Costs of Value Added Wood Exports.- 8.7 Structure of the Wood Industry.- 8.8 Conclusion on Wood Exports.- 9 ForestFees and Taxes.- 9.1 Overview of Forest Fees and Related Laws.- 10 The Economies of Timber Exploitation.- 10.1 Stumpage Values.- 10.2 Domestic and FOB Log Prices.- 10.3 Estimated Stumpage Values based on Log Prices.- 10.4 Estimated Stumpage Values based on FOB Lumber Prices.- 10.5 Conclusion on Derived Stumpage Values.- 10.6 Observed Actual Willingness to Pay for Standing Timber.- 10.7. Willingness to Pay Compared with Forest Taxes and Fees.- 10.8 Commercial Value of Estimated Annual Allowable Cuts.- 10.9 Revenue from Timber Off-Reserves.- 10.10 Conclusion on the Economics of Timber Exploitation.- 11 Instruments to Regulate the Timber Harvest.- 11.1 Assessment of Employed Demand-Side Measures.- 11.2 Supply-Side Measures.- 11.3 Summary Assessment of Timber Harvest Regulations.- 12 Rights to Timber and Benefits from Timber Exploitation.- 12.1 Rights to Land, Trees and Revenue On-Reserves.- 12.2. Rights to Land, Trees and Revenue Off-Reserves.- 12.3 Principles for Allocation of Rights to Standing Timber.- 12.4 Summary Assessment of Rights to Timber and Related Benefits.- 13 Forest and Timber Resources Management in the Future.- 13.1 Development of the Timber Industry.- 13.2 A Semi-Autonomous Forest Service.- 13.3 Interests of Local People.- 13.4 Management of Forest and Timber Resources.- References.- Appendices.

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