GUIDE Book

GUIDE Book
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Total Pages: 53
Release: 2006
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Simplified Modalities and Procedures for Small-scale Afforestation and Reforestation Project Activities Under the Clean Development Mechanism

Simplified Modalities and Procedures for Small-scale Afforestation and Reforestation Project Activities Under the Clean Development Mechanism
Author: United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (Organization)
Publisher:
Total Pages: 28
Release: 2004
Genre: Afforestation
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Summary : This technical paper was prepared based on submission by Parties and on the work by the clean development mechanism (CDM) Executive Board. It presents options on the following issues: further clarifications on definitions of eligible small-scale afforestation and reforestation project activities, including on the calculation of project size; possible categories of projects for which methodologies can be simplified; draft simplified modalities and procedures for small-scale afforestation and reforestation project activities; a simplified project design document; the structure of an indicative simplified baseline and monitoring methodologies for selected types of small-scale afforestation and reforestation project activities under the CDM; and criteria for determining the occurrence of debundling projects.

Afforestation, Reforestation and Forest Restoration in Arid and Semi-arid Tropics

Afforestation, Reforestation and Forest Restoration in Arid and Semi-arid Tropics
Author: Panna Ram Siyag
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 300
Release: 2013-09-24
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 9400774516

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The book is a comprehensive manual of practice for execution of afforestation and tree planting programmes in arid and semi-arid tropics. It includes a compact running account of the technology of afforestation and the relevant principles and practices in management of afforestation projects. It provides a wide range of structured information and a number of model designs which can be gainfully put to use by the field level supervisors as also by the managers concerned with planning and control of such projects. Written by a practising specialist, the book is invaluable for anyone concerned with the practice of afforestation and tree planting, be he a tree hobbyist or a school teacher, a professional forester or a senior policy maker in government, an industrialist or a philanthropist, an environmental activist or a member of a community service organization.

Forests Sourcebook

Forests Sourcebook
Author: World Bank
Publisher: World Bank Publications
Total Pages: 402
Release: 2008-04-25
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 0821371649

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The 'Forests Sourcebook' provides practical operations-oriented guidance for forest sector engagement toward the goals of poverty reduction, conservation and economic development. Intended to guide World Bank lending activities and projects, the 'Forests Sourcebook' offers information useful to a broad audience of practitioners, government agencies, and non-governmental organizations. The 'Sourcebook was developed in partnership with members of the Collaborative Partnership on Forests, including the Food and Agriculture Organization. The 'Sourcebook' provides background on key issues, lessons learned, and recommendations for practitioners on a number of topics including private sector engagement, forest governance, sustainable plantation and commercial harvesting, and forest information management systems. Giving insight into the complex interplay between different realms of development work that effect or are affected by forests, the 'Forests Sourcebook' is a valuable tool for any stakeholder involved in development or business projects that could have impact on forests.

Science and Business of Forestry Carbon Projects

Science and Business of Forestry Carbon Projects
Author: H S Gupta
Publisher: The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI)
Total Pages: 395
Release: 2014-01-03
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 8179934624

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Science and Business of Carbon Forestry is a comprehensive guide on biodiversity, conservation and development, and regulation-related issues relevant to forests. It gives detailed guidance on the development, marketing, and financials related to projects in the forestry sector, with a focus on addressing problems related to climate change and forestry. Drawing on a wealth of information from studies across the globe, this book has been authored by a multi-sectoral team of practitioners, academics, economists, and other social/technical experts experienced in carbon markets, climate protection, forestry, project development, and environmental law. The book will serve the needs of various departments and agencies of relevant forest, agriculture, and horticulture departments, and related governmental organizations and non-governmental organizations.