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Restoring Forest Landscapes - An introduction to the art and science of forest landscape restoration
… book has been written by a team of experts from a wide variety of institutions coordinated by ITTO and IUCN. It … phase Indicators Acquiring better knowledge • Animal and plant species studied (seed sources, nursery techniques, etc) … plantations. Protection of the understorey can enhance plant and animal biodiversity (a conservation benefit) and …
Towards a mutually supportive relationship between the Convention on Biological Diversity and the World Trade Organisation: An action guide
… those that are: � necessary to protect human, animal or plant life or health; � relating to the conservation of … includes protection of human health or safety, animal or plant life or health, or the environment (Article 2.2 and … systems for plant genetic resources. � develop plant variety legislation that explicitly protects farmers’ rights, …
Legal and institutional aspects of urban and peri-urban foresty and greening
… at various levels to organize all the citizens to plant trees as an obligatory duty and conduct afforestation … cutting on private lands (Gibbon and Summers, 2002). The variety of by-laws regarding urban forestry at municipal … requires otherwise: "ecosystem" means a dynamic system of plant, animal and micro-organism communities and their …
Wildlife and Forest Crime Toolkit (Revised Edition)
… . . . . . . . . . 39 3.3 Illegal processing of animal and plant material . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . … provides an overview of the immense number and great variety of tools available to prevent and combat wildlife and … illegal trade in wildlife, plants, animal derivatives and plant material, (b) scholarly analyses and the examination of …
Green Infrastructure Guide for Water Management: Ecosystem-based management approaches for water-related infrastructure projects
… Re/afforestation and forest conservation Water treatment plant Riparian buffers Reconnecting rivers to floodplains … Re/afforestation and forest conservation Water treatment plant Riparian buffers Reconnecting rivers to floodplains … to periodic inundation from the river, thus increasing the variety of benefits from river-floodplain connectivity. The …
Linkages in the landscape : The role of corridors and connectivity in wildlife conservation
… areas as part of a global matrix, depend on a wide variety of factors for their survival. Protected areas must … the role that linkages might play in the conservation of plant species and communities. Why has there been such … of rare or specialized habitats, the richness of plant and animal species, the size of populations and the …
Poverty and conservation: Landscapes, people and power
… USD 19 and 35 million. This does not include the value of plant resources such as “fuelwood, charcoal and building … c t i o n 7 Conservation is essential for livelihoods in a variety of ways. In developing countries, maintenance of … anti-poaching equipment, and conducting animal and plant surveys. The perception of rural people as threats to …
Forests and protected areas : Guidance on the use of the IUCN protected area management categories
… management and restoration. These approaches include a variety of protected area types. The IUCN definition of a … surrounded by forest. The surrounding area contains a rich plant life and many animals, including black and grizzly bear … disrepair. The botanical gardens contain a wealth of rare plant species and in addition support a wide variety of …
Governing natural resources and the processes and institutions that affect them : North-West Frontier Province. Legislation.
… vast fertile lands, rich flora and fauna and a charming variety of wild life. What is painfully lacking at all … water for the public. 57. Steeping hemp, jute or any other plant in or near a pond or any other excavation within such … 17. Arboriculture.— A concerned local government shall plant trees on public streets and other public places within …
Improving access to forest resources - Experiences in informal tenure reform from IUCN’s Livelihoods and Landscapes Strategy
… areas. Managed as a whole, a landscape serves a variety of needs for various stakeholders. The LLS vision of … sites. Farmers have been very keen to grow seedlings and plant these crops. There has been no cash benefit in the … They also compiled inventories that identified over 40 plant species including rafflesia, which they have documented …