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    The process of institution building to facilitate local biodiversity management

    Noragric, Department of International Environment and Development Studies, Norwegian University of Life Sciences, 2002
    This paper examines theoretical approaches and practical experiences on local participation and the use of local institutions to improve biodiversity management.
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    Caffeine and conservation

    SciDev.Net, 2003
    Overproduction of coffee and low coffee prices have resulted in a global crisis affecting the people and biodiversity of many tropical countries. The authors, from the Wildlife Conservation Society in Indonesia, describe expanding production of low-quality robusta coffee, which contributes to low prices and lowland deforestation, but is not improving the livelihood of local farmers.
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    Status of implementation of forest-related clauses in the CBD

    Fern, 2002
    This report presents the results of research co-ordinated by Fern on the implementation, in 21 countries, of those CBD commitments which relate to forests.
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    Bolivia country analysis of tropical forestry and biological diversity

    Development Experience Clearinghouse, USAID, 2002
    This report contributes to the USAID 5 year strategic plan for Bolivia and examines the interaction between forest management, conservation and rural livelihoods in Bolivia’s tropical forest regions.The four main areas of study are:Status of Forest ManagementBiodiversity EndowmentStatus of Protected AreasStatus of the Forest IndustryThe report identifies significant
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    Grassland responses to global environmental changes suppressed by elevated CO2

    SciDev.Net, 2002
    The assumption that plants can absorb excessive fossil fuel emissions containing carbon dioxide because they need the gas in order to grow is challenged in this paper.These researchers report that increased levels of carbon dioxide (when combined with the other effects of climate change) actually suppress growth rather than helping plants to flourish.
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    Forest biodiversity at the ecosystem level: where do people fit in?

    Unasylva, FAO, 2002
    The author bases this paper on the premise that an ecosystem approach to the management of forests is most effective. In order to recommend how effective management may be achieved on the ground, he poses some key questions are people part of forest ecosystems? what are the impacts of human harvesting on forest ecosystems? how can forest ecosystems be managed so that they provid
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    Forest fire and biological diversity

    Unasylva, FAO, 2002
    Although a number of studies have taken place into the ecosystem effects of fires on forests, few have looked their biodiversity implications.The authors briefly outline ecosystem impacts of fires on a global, regional and local level.
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    Integration of biodiversity into national forestry sector

    United Nations [UN] Environment Programme, 2002
    This report is one of eight thematic reviews prepared for the Biodiversity Planning Support Programme (BPSP), a programme created to help countries strengthen national capacity to prepare and implement National Biodiversity Strategies and Action Plans in compliance with Article 6 of the Convention on Biological Diversity.The study includes a synthesis report on integration of biodiversity into
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    Biodiversity Planning in Asia - Lao PDR (IUCN)

    Mekonginfo, 2002
    Chapter which documents historical and current approaches to biodiversity planning in The Lao People's Democratic Republic (Lao PDR).Historically, a small population and low rate of natural resource exploitation (relative to neighbouring countries) has allowed significant natural and cultivated biological resources to survive.
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    Biodiversity Planning in Asia - Cambodia (IUCN)

    Mekonginfo, 2002
    Chapter which documents historical and current approaches to biodiversity planning in Cambodia which signed the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) in 1995.The report finds that although the legislative framework relating to environmental protection and biodiversity conservation continues to strengthen, law enforcement and effective implementation of national action plans remain weak.

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