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Assessing financial performance of small-scale forestry
No full text[Extract] This chapter discusses some of the key issues associated with assessment of the financial performance of small-scale plantations. Issues discussed include choice of financial performance indicators, modelling of tree growth for nontraditional species, and price and marketing considerations. The development of financial models for small-scale mixed-species plantations established under the Community Rainforest Reforestation Program (CRRP) in north Queensland provides a case study of how models may be developed when there is a lack of empirical data
The role of small-scale forestry throughout the world
No full text[Extract] This chapter presents a perspective on the importance of small-scale forestry in developed and developing countries. The diversity of production systems in small-scale forestry is discussed and sustainability issues examined. The rationale and layout of this book is then outlined
The role of portable sawmills and chainsaw milling in tropical small-scale forestry
No full textVarious forms of portable or 'walkabout' sawmills have become popular for timber extraction and in-forest milling in tropical forestry in recent years. A number of advantages over larger fixed-site mills have been recognised, such as reduced transport costs and utilisation of smaller logs and branches. Portable bandsaws, with a thin blade kerf generally give rise to a greater timber recovery than traditional circular saws. Chainsaws have been criticised for greater timber wastage, and in some cases their use for timber extraction has been declared illegal. The choice of appropriate technology involves a tradeoff with respect to various factors including capital outlays, maintenance capability and costs, labour efficiency and timber recovery rate. If these items are factored into the overall average cost curve, it becomes apparent that both portable sawmills and chainsaw milling do have an important role in tropical small-scale forestry. the latter are particularly useful for flitch cutting as a first stage of milling
Choice of timber inputs by small to medium sized cabinet-making firms in Queensland and implications for the marketing of lesser-known tropical species
No full text[Extract] This chapter discusses the marketing of tropical rainforest cabinet timbers, particularly in relation to small to medium sized cabinet-making firms. While this analysis is set in context of Queensland firms and Australian rainforest and eucalypt species, many of the principles can be applied to other tropical species. Price only becomes important when it cannot be passed on to the purchaser. Australian rainforest cabinet timbers are highly regarded by both cabinet-makers and the general public; however, their use is restricted by actual and perceived availability. Queensland maple, red cedar and northern silky oak are the rainforest species most highly recommended by cabinet-makers for planting to satisfy their future timber requirements
Reforestation progress and forestry incentive schemes in Australia
No full text[Extract] This chapter examines the economic, political and social factors that have influenced small-scale forestry policy within Australia, as a background to discussion of the initiatives that have been developed and the forces driving forestry policy. A variety of initiatives to support small-scale forestry have been introduced in Australia in the last two decades. These have sometimes pursued competing objectives of commercial returns from timber and achievement of an array of environmental benefits arising from plantation forestry. Individual programs tend to have had a short life before being replaced by new initiatives, though in recent years there has been growing reliance on joint venture schemes
New horizons in sustainable small-scale forestry
No full textPreceding chapters have illustrated the multitude of objectives and wide variety of forms which small-scale forestry can take. We now seek to draw together some of the themes developed. Impediments to small-scale forestry are examined, and forest policies for achieving maximum benefits are discussed. Small-scale forestry is viewed as not simply a scaled-down version of industrial forestry, but a vibrant industry sector with great diversity in forestry systems and objectives. Notable developments and innovations are taking place in small-scale forestry
Small-scale forestry systems for timber and non-timber benefits including biodiversity
No full text[Extract] Forestry systems produce a diverse range of services, which need to be viewed within a societal context. This chapter addresses the interaction between the biological nature of plantations forests (and their design) and the important interactions with social and economic issues which directly affect or are affected by the structure of planting systems. Various systems are available at a small-scale level and they can be manipulated to produce different mixes of timber and non-timber products and tradeoffs
Small-scale forestry systems for timber and non-timber benefits including biodiversity
No full text[Extract] Forestry systems produce a diverse range of services, which need to be viewed within a societal context. This chapter addresses the interaction between the biological nature of plantations forests (and their design) and the important interactions with social and economic issues which directly affect or are affected by the structure of planting systems. Various systems are available at a small-scale level and they can be manipulated to produce different mixes of timber and non-timber products and tradeoffs
Sustainable small-scale forestry in the Philippines
No full text[Extract] The Philippines with a large population and low per-capita income faces severe pressure on its residual forest resources and has a recent history of rapid deforestation. Various policy initiatives have been introduced topromote reforestation, with low levels of success. Timber marketing and milling was a major component of the Philippine economy until recently when changes in government policy reduced the volume of logging in native forests. Because of this shortage, the use of coco lumber has expanded. This chapter discusses forest industries and stakeholders in the Philippines, and in particular farm, social and community forestry systems. There are a number of impediments to all forms of reforestation. Government policy has moved from mainly supporting industrial and large-scale planting schemes to also promoting community forestry
Timber production and biodiversity tradeoffs in plantation forestry
No full text[Extract] While major efforts have been made to conserve biodiversity in Australia and elsewhere, little attention has been paid to biodiversity in the planning and management of plantation forestry. Plantations are typically a form of dominant-use forestry where timber production is the priority goal. However, scope exists to manage plantations for high species diversity, wildlife habitat and landscape aesthetics, as well as greater land and water protection. Potential measures to enhance biodiversity in plantations include planting mixtures of native species, selective or staged logging, tolerance of understorey growth, and retention of buffer areas of native vegetation. Such biodiversity can generate considerable non-wood value, but also impose costs and reduce timber revenue. This chapter examines the definition and evaluation of economic tradeoffs between plantation biodiversity and timber production
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