Innovation

A new study has found that independent, third-party certification for environmentally and socially sustainable management of timberlands has led to vital, measurable improvements in the protection of forests, wildlife, and stakeholder rights worldwide as well as to the long-term economic viability of forestry operations. Read More

An international review of public-private forestry partnerships, with proposals for improving forests, enterprise, and livelihoods. Read More

December 2003 report reviews several ways of estimating how much carbon may be sequestered in forest products in the post-manufacturing portions of the forest product value chain. Read More

While not addressing climate change specifically, the lessons contained in this 2004 report will help managers understand the challenges associated with responsibly managing forests in places of conflict. Read More

Report describes the agency's efforts through 2003 to promote sustainable and more environmentally sound practices for timber harvesting and reforestation. Read More

Short academic paper provides an introduction to forest transitions, which occur when depleted forest ecosystems are allowed to slowly regenerate. Read More

An overview of leakage in greenhouse gas mitigation projects -- the unintended increase or decrease in GHG emissions that occur outside a project’s accounting boundary. Read More

Brochure describes USAID's approach to poverty reduction and forestry. Read More

This manual from the World Wildlife Fund is intended for natural resource managers who are beginning to see the impacts of climate change. Read More

PowerPoint presentation on environmental opportunities and challenges facing the forestry sector. Read More