Forest codes of practice. Contributing to environmentally sound forest operations. (FAO Forestry Paper - 133) (1996): Fiji national code of logging practice: Operational requirements

Forest codes of practice. Contributing to environmentally sound forest operations. (FAO Forestry Paper - 133) (1996)

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Foreword

The FAO programme on environmentally sound forest harvesting operations

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Introduction

Harvesting and sustainable development

The new dimension of harvesting

Programmes and projects of the forest harvesting, trade and marketing branch

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Author’s contact information

A brief overview of the proposed FAO model code of forest harvesting practice

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Introduction

Historical perspective

Conceptual framework

Concluding remarks

Reference

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ISO standards on machinery for forestry

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CATIE’s contribution to sustainable forest management in the humid tropical forests of Central America

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Abstract

Introduction

Basic elements of sustainable forest management

Conclusion

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The IUFRO position on sustainable management of tropical forests

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Abstract

Introduction

IUFRO policy and research issues

Sustainable forest management and global initiatives: IUFRO’s role

Rational management of tropical forests

IUFRO initiatives and scientific contributions

Conclusions

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The Oregon forest practice act: 1972 to 1994

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Abstract

History and origins

Concepts of feasibility for the forest practices act

Rule-making processes and players

Enforcement processes and players

What is needed to make a forest practices act work?

Summary

References

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Appendix 1. Evolution of Oregon’s forest practice rules, 1972-1993.

Fiji national code of logging practice

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Abstract

Introduction

Preparatory work for the compilation of the code

Scope, content and structure of code

Logging planning

Operational requirements

Environmental requirements

Equipment and safety

Training and supervision

Introduction of logging code

Conclusions

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New Zealand forestry and the forest code of practice

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Abstract

New Zealand forestry

NZ’s environmental legislation

NZ forest code of practice

Conclusions

Reference

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Annex. Reproduction of a page on “Roading” from the operational database.

British Columbia forest practices code

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Introduction

Guiding principles for code development

Forest practices code framework

Forest practices board

Forest appeals commission

Forest planning framework

Strategic planning

Operational planning

Forest development plans

Silviculture prescriptions

Forest practices code requirements

Summary

Authors’ contact information

Forest harvesting and environment in Austria

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Abstract

1. Some facts about Austria

2. Forest roads and alpine land management

3. Planning parameters of forest roads

4. Experiences in forest road construction

5. Harvesting

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The South African harvesting code of practice

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Introduction

What is the harvesting code of practice?

Why a harvesting code for South Africa?

Recent international actions

The South African harvesting code of practice

Conclusions

References

Acknowledgements

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Appendix. List of forest practice guidelines and best management practices.

Guidelines on logging practices for the hill forest of peninsular Malaysia

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Abstract

1.0 Introduction

2.0 Overview of forestry in peninsular Malaysia

3.0 Overview of environmental management in peninsular Malaysia

4.0 Forest harvesting and management in peninsular Malaysia

5.0 Logging guidelines and practices

6.0 Conclusion

7.0 Recommendations

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The development of a code of practice for forest roading

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Abstract

Forest road design

Conclusion

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A review of forest practice codes in Australia

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Abstract

1.0 Introduction

2.0 Current state of codes

4.0 New initiatives

5.0 Conclusion

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Lessons from California’s forest practice act

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Abstract

Introduction

Historic development

Poll of resource managers

Positive aspects

Negative aspects

Emerging issues

Summary

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Integrating research, policy, and practice for forest resource protection

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Abstract

Text

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Programme of work; FAO/IUFRO meeting of experts on forest practices

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Detailed schedule

List of participants

Discussion groups

FAO technical papers

Operational requirements

Detailed information is given on size, grade, drainage and maintenance of haulage roads, skid tracks and landings.

General rules are provided on felling and skidding. As a rule directional felling is to be applied.

While most of the operational requirements proved to be applicable under Fijian conditions, some revisions appeared to be necessary, e.g. on grades for skid tracks which should be more stringent. The code presently allows 25° (46%) under exceptional conditions.