Assessment, Conservation and Sustainable Use of Forest Biodiversity
Assessment, Conservation and Sustainable Use of Forest Biodiversity
Assessment, Conservation and Sustainable Use of Forest Biodiversity
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<strong>Conservation</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Sustainable</strong> <strong>Use</strong> (sustainable forest management)<br />
Likewise, the economic costs (both directly <strong>and</strong> indirectly) to the plantation companies from conflicts with<br />
local communities are substantial, <strong>and</strong> as the dependency on plantations for food <strong>and</strong> fiber increases globally,<br />
these conflicts <strong>and</strong> the economic implications there<strong>of</strong>, are likely to increase. Further, disincentives <strong>and</strong>/or<br />
constraints to better design <strong>and</strong> management <strong>of</strong> corridors in the long-term can be very important. For<br />
example, in the specific case presented here, leases on natural (selectively, logged-over) areas classified for<br />
plantation development, are approximately 20 years, too short a period for the companies to fully commit to<br />
long-term planning, <strong>and</strong> current lease-holders have therefore no guarantee that their lease can be extended<br />
beyond the current lease period. This uncertainty is a further impetus for maximizing short-term incomes at<br />
the expense <strong>of</strong> long-term sustainable management.<br />
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