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Technical Procedures for topographic Forest Survey and Tree Mapping

The Tropical Forest Foundation announces the publication of the "Technical Procedures for Topographic Forest Survey and Tree Mapping" .

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This is the first in a series of five planned technical manuals designed to assist the forest management practitioner, in implementing the various components of Reduced Impact Logging. This is a detailed guide on “how to …” carry out topographic surveys and includes equally detailed descriptions on how to process the resulting data and produce operational scale contour and tree position maps. Procedures described in this manual are modeled on the 100% inventory requirements under the Indonesian TPTI silviculture and forest administration system. Copies of this booklet are available in Bahasa Indonesia and English, from the Tropical Forest Foundation.

Planning Considerations for Reduced Impact Logging

The second in a series of technical procedures manuals on Reduced Impact Logging (RIL). The publication, “Planning Considerations for Reduced Impact Logging”, is a simple guide to help the forest manager, supervisor, or technician, to understand the planning considerations necessary to begin the implementation of RIL harvesting practices.

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The 59 page booklet takes the reader through a background discussion of the general framework for RIL planning and covers basic technical considerations necessary for effective planning. The booklet then describes the process of developing a simple RIL plan using an easy-to-follow, step-wise approach. Planning Considerations for Reduced Impact Logging, begins where the previous booklet, Technical Procedures for Topographic Forest Surveys and Tree Mapping ends. Three more publications concerning different aspects of RIL implementation are now under preparation. Publication of this series of RIL Procedures Manuals is being funded by the ITTO Project, "Program to Facilitate and Promote Adoption of Reduced Impact Logging (RIL) in Indonesia and the Asia Pacific Region". Copies of both procedures manuals are available in English and Bahasa Indonesia from the Tropical Forest Foundation.

Operational Consideration for Reduced Impact Logging

The Tropical Forest Foundation announces the publication of the “Operational Consideration for Reduced Impact Logging”. This is the third in a series of five planned technical manuals designed to assist the forest management practitioner.

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Planning, Location, Survey, Construction & Maintenance for Low-Impact Forest Roads

The Tropical Forest Foundation announces the publication of the “Planning, Location, Survey, Construction & Maintenance for Low-Impact Forest Roads” . This is the fourth in a series of five planned technical manuals designed to assist the forest management practitioner.

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Management Consideration for Reduced Impact Logging

The Tropical Forest Foundation announces the publication of the “Management Consideration for Reduced Impact Logging”. This is the fifth in a series of five planned technical manuals designed to assist the forest management practitioner.

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