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The Tropical Forest Foundation
(TFF) is an international non-profit, non-government,
foundation which specializes in training for the implementation
of Reduced Impact Logging (RIL) and sustainable forest
management.
Building on five years of experience
in Indonesia and Malaysia, TFF has developed a modular
approach to training which recognizes that each company
or forest management unit has different needs. Individual
training modules focus
on particular technical aspects of the RIL process
and, emphasize “hands-on” practical training through “learning
by doing”. The modules can be delivered individually
or in combination, depending on the needs of the
company.
The TFF also offers an extension service
which provides technical evaluation, assessments, and
recommendations for companies interested in solving
problems in forest engineering, planning, harvesting,
and certification. This service is offered on a consulting
basis.
Most training modules are offered free
of direct charge. This includes the trainer's time
as well as basic training materials. TFF, however,
requires that participating companies cover the full
travel and accommodation cost for the TFF Trainer(s).
Training requirements are usually discussed
at an initial planning meeting. A detailed training
proposal is then prepared based on these discussions.
Once the training proposal has been accepted, the
scheduling and logistical arrangements for the actual
field training are made on an individual basis depending
on the company requirements. Each field training visit
can include one or more of the following
training modules.
Funding for this training program can be secured under a variety of funding options or can be paid directly by the recipient company.
TFF’s basic extension training
service, cuts across all of TFF’s programs which
include a forest-market linking
program and a certification
support program. The underlying reason for both
of these programs, is to create a more attractive environment
in which to promote the adoption of RIL and sustainable
forest management.
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