Reducing emissions from deforestation and forest degradation (REDD) in the tropics could
slow climate change while contributing to biodiversity conservation and to improvement of …

Chainsaw milling has in recent times gained currency in public discourse in Ghana.
Governments over the years have tried to curtail the activity but such attempts have always …

This study presents findings from a systematic comparative research effort to investigate the
additionality claims of CDM afforestation projects in Tanzania, Uganda and Moldova. Using …

This chapter examines the role of land tenure with respect to REDD+ using the academic
literature and REDD+ planning documents. Tenure issues are generally considered crucial …

As a product of the generally increasing “globality” of human thought and practice, since the
1990s in particular, the world has seen the development and normalisation of completely …

Empirical investigation into afforestation and bioenergy carbon finance projects in Tanzania,
Uganda and Moldova demonstrates that effective projects—both in terms of sustainable …

The sale of timber or wooden products and subsequent satisfaction depend on persons
whose livelihoods are based on harvesting timber. This article explores livelihood processes …

Chainsaw is a major mechanical harvesting tool used in tree felling and adapted for log
conversion which involves in-situ cutting of logs into timber. The trees are felled, topped, de …

The goal of decentralisation of forest sector governance under the Local Government Act in
Uganda was to shift responsibility for forest management to elected local government …

The goal of decentralisation of forest sector governance under the Local Government Act in
Uganda was to shift responsibility for forest management to elected local government …