Forest Sector of the Russian Far East
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Forest Sector of the Russian Far East : an Analytical Survey / ed. Alexander S. Sheingauz. - Vladivostok ; Khabarovsk : FEB RAS, 2005. - 160 p. : ill. 27, tabl. 55, bibl. 192. |
The state, use, and reproduction of forest resources in the Russian Far East are considered. The state of utilizing them industries and forest export are analyzed. Main social and ecological problems originated by the forest use are listed. Possible role of local population and public organizations to improve forest relations is studied. Measures to convert forest use to sustainable development and biodiversity conservation are outlined.
Intended for researchers, production experts and wide readers' circles.
Key words: forest sector, use and conservation of forests.
CONTENT
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List of Tables |
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List of Figures |
9 |
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Abbreviations Used in the Text0 |
10 |
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Acknowledgements |
11 |
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Introduction |
12 |
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1. Forest Resources |
20 |
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1.1. Land and Timber Resources of Forests |
20 |
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1.2. Non-Timber Forest Resources |
29 |
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1.3. Forest Resources for Recreati |
33 |
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1.4. Provision of RFE with Forests |
34 |
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2. Legislative and Institutional Environment of RFE Forest Use |
36 |
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3. Forestry |
46 |
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4. Use of Timber Resources and Forest Industry |
55 |
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5. Use of Non-Timber Forest Resources |
66 |
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5.1. Use of Non-Timber Vegetative Resources |
66 |
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5.2. Forest Use for Recreation |
72 |
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5.3. Forest Use for Hunting |
77 |
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6. Foreign-Economic Activity of the RFE Forest Sector |
80 |
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6.1. Forest Export |
80 |
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6.2. Other Forms of Forest-Economic Cooperation |
88 |
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6.3. Competitiveness of Forest Sectors' Branches |
90 |
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7. Illegal Forest Use |
92 |
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8. Transformation of Forests |
102 |
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9. Social and Ecological Problems Created by Forest Use |
113 |
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9.1. Ecological Problems |
113 |
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9.2. Social Problems |
115 |
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9.3. Population and Forest Sector's Problems |
121 |
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9.4. State and Public Programs in the RFE Forest Sector |
124 |
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10. Assessment of Current and Prospective Forest Policy |
128 |
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Conclusion |
144 |
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References |
147 |
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Appendices |
151 |