In a paper by Nijnik and van Kooten [See Forestry in the Ukraine: the road ahead? Forest Policy and Economics. (2000) 1, 139-151], the performance of the Ukrainian forest sector during the country's transition from state command-and-control to a market economy is addressed. The authors gave a brief ...

A reply is given to the comment by Polyakov and Sydor [See Forestry in the Ukraine: the road ahead? Forest Policy and Economics. (2004) this issue, 1-5]. This paper argues that Ukraine's forests are better protected under a Soviet-style command and control system than under a market system. A...

This paper presents the results of genetic fidelity studies in tissue culture raised plantlets of Himalayan poplar (Populus ciliata). The variation to the extent of approximately 10% was observed. In conclusion, molecular analysis of genetic integrity of tissue culture-grown plants with RAPD...

This paper explores the role of bamboo in carbon sequestration to mitigate climate change. It is established that bamboo will not only play a vital role in capturing and storing CO₂ efficiently thereby mitigating climate change, but will also boost the economy of people living in and around bamboo...

This paper discusses the National Agroforestry Policy 2014 in India, which will mainstream the growing of trees on farms to meet a wide range of developmental and environmental goals. For planning and implementation, the Policy has recommended to develop a sound database and information system on...

This paper explores the potential of introducing a fast-growing tree with multipurpose uses, i.e., tree bean (Parkia roxburghii [P. timoriana]), for conserving valuable natural resources as well as to improve the socioeconomic status of the jhumias in North East India. Tree bean is a lesser known...

An account is given on the inclusion of Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation (REDD+) in future global compliance system which will necessitate clearly defined and allocated REDD+ carbon rights with liability assigned for possible future carbon release into the atmosphere....

This paper reports on the various shifting cultivation activities performed and the peculiar role of slash-and-burn agriculture that could provide insights into developing appropriate management strategies for further improvement and sustainable development of the marginal societies living in the...

This paper briefly presents the historical background of the Conolly's teak plantation located in Nilambur, Kerala, India, which has been a visual treat for over 169 years reflecting the first success story in teak domestication. It also represents the first manmade initiative to sustain a tropical ...

This paper comments on the work by Koh, et al. [see Designer landscapes for sustainable biofuels. Trends in Ecology and Evolution (2009); 24: 431-438] advocating the use of designer landscapes to maintain biodiversity and livelihoods in oil palm biofuel plantations. The study aims to balance...