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World Series Vol. 26 - Traditional Forest Related Knowledge, Biodiversity Conservation and Sustainable Forest Management in Eastern Europe, Northern and Central Asia.
Forests and woodlands that are the traditional homes of local communities in Eastern Europe, Northern and Central Asia have historically been managed by these communities themselves, or more recently in collaboration with government agencies. Traditional forest-related knowledge (TFRK) and innovative forest management practices, developed over centuries, have contributed significantly to the natural and cultural heritage of the region, and sustained production of multiple goods and services that enhance livelihood security and quality of life for people. [...]
Full citation: Traditional Forest Related Knowledge, Biodiversity Conservation and Sustainable Forest Management in Eastern Europe, Northern and Central Asia. Andrey Laletin, John A. Parrotta, Ilya Domashov (editors). Vienna, 2011 - 78 p. Traditional Forest Related Knowledge, Biodiversity Conservation and Sustainable Forest Management in Eastern Europe, Northern and Central Asia. Andrey Laletin, John A. Parrotta, Ilya Domashov (editors). Papers from the conference held in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan from 28-30 June, 2009, jointly organized by the IUFRO Task Force on Traditional Forest Knowledge, IUFRO Special Programme for Developing Countries (IUFRO-SPDC), Global Forest Coalition, NGO Ecological Movement "BIOM", Kyrgyzstan, Kyrgyz National University named after J. Balasagyn, Kyrgyzstan. Vienna, 2011 - 78 p. - (IUFRO World Series Vol. 26).