IUFRO international symposium: Integrated management of neotropical rain forests by industries and communities Applying research results, involving stakeholders and defining policy

摘要

Examples of good forest management in tropical rain forests by industries or communities are still considered rare in the world. Nevertheless, over the last decade, some progress has been observed as a response to demands made by society for the conservation of these forest resources. In the neotropics it is estimated that currently around 0.3 percent of the land or 2.7 million hectares is under sustainable forest management (SFM). Ten years ago, the corresponding area was negligible. The concerns For the future of tropical rain forests and the multiple benefits they can provide have generated initiatives sucn as the certification of forest products or the encouragement of participatory processes in forest management. These improve tne opportunities for the different stakeholders to influence the decisions made concern ing the management of the forest.