<br><font size=3 face="sans-serif">Interesting excerpts pertaining to native
plants from the latest Non-Wood Forest Products Digest. For the full
digest, see the link below.</font>
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<br><font size=2 face="Arial">Welcome to the first issue of 2008 of FAO’s
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<br><font size=2 face="Arial"><b>New FAO strategy for forestry</b></font>
<br><font size=2 face="Arial">In March 2007, the Committee on Forestry
(COFO) requested that a new FAO strategy for forestry be developed in consultation
with FAO Members and other partners. The consultative process has begun.
The goal is to propose a new strategy to COFO at its next meeting in March
2009. The Regional Forestry Commissions will discuss the elements for the
new strategy in their 2008 sessions.</font>
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In the first stage of the consultation, comments are requested on a <b>Discussion
paper on elements of a possible strategy</b>. </font>
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Based on feedback received during the first part of 2008, a draft strategy
will be developed and circulated for comments during a second phase of
the consultation in mid-2008.</font>
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To access the discussion paper and for more information on the consultation
process please visit: </font><a href=http://www.fao.org/forestry/site/strategy/en/><font size=2 color=blue face="Arial"><u>http://www.fao.org/forestry/site/strategy/en/</u></font></a>
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<br><font size=2 face="Arial"><b>29.
USA: Forest Watch joins Center for Biological Diversity to Advocate for
Northeast Lands and Species</b></font>
<br><font size=2 face="Arial"><b>Source: ENN News, 3 January 2008</b></font>
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<br><font size=2 face="Arial">RICHMOND, VT — National nonprofit the Center
for Biological Diversity and Forest Watch, a group based in Richmond, Vermont,
has announced their union to enhance the protection and restoration of
the Northeast's public lands, wildlife habitat, and imperilled species.
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Forest Watch, which was founded in 1994 as a watchdog of the Green Mountain
National Forest, will henceforth be known as the Northeast office of the
Center for Biological Diversity. The Northeast office will focus on federal
forest lands and wilderness, and will advocate for greater protection of
national wildlife refuges, state lands, and other critical wildlife habitats,
as well as stronger conservation measures for the region's declining plant
and animal species. Specific priorities include the future management of
Vermont's Nulhegan Basin, opposing environmentally damaging off-road motorized
recreation public lands, and protecting national forest roadless areas.
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"As a whole, the northeast United States is one of the most densely
populated regions on Earth, and yet we have here one of the best opportunities
to figure out how humans can live respectfully and harmoniously alongside
nature and thriving wild places," said Mollie Matteson, former deputy
director of Forest Watch and now the Center's Northeast public lands advocate.
"The story of this region is one of ecological upheaval and loss,
followed by the dramatic recovery of much of our forests and native wildlife
since the early 20th century. The first half of that story is playing out
all over the world today, and we can show that it is possible to turn those
losses around - to restore wild nature, not just destroy it. </font>
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"However," continued Matteson, "our gains have only been
partial. With the ongoing threats of air and water pollution, development
and habitat fragmentation, invasive species, and of course the looming
spectre of climate change, we are likely to fall far short of realizing
this region's potential to return to ecological health. In fact, without
dramatic, pro-active efforts, we are going to see our ecosystems unravelling
and the increasing loss of species - both those already rare and species
we now take for granted." </font>
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The Center for Biological Diversity was founded in 1989 by a group of biologists
in the American Southwest concerned about the impacts of Forest Service
logging on old growth-dependent wildlife. The Center, now with a membership
of more than 40,000 nationwide, has gone on to advocate for endangered
species and habitats throughout the West, across the country, and even
throughout the world. </font>
<br><font size=2 face="Arial">For more information, please contact:</font>
<br><font size=2 face="Arial">Mollie Matteson</font>
<br><font size=2 face="Arial">Center for Biological Diversity</font>
<br><font size=2 face="Arial">Tel : +1-802-434-2388</font>
<br><font size=2 face="Arial">E-mail : </font><a href=mailto:mmatteson@biologicaldiversity.org><font size=2 color=#0076ac face="Arial">mmatteson@biologicaldiversity.org</font></a><font size=2 face="Arial">
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<br><font size=2 face="Arial">or</font>
<br><font size=2 face="Arial">Jim Northup</font>
<br><font size=2 face="Arial">Forest Watch</font>
<br><font size=2 face="Arial">Tel: +1-802-453-4063<br>
E-mail: </font><a href=mailto:jnorthup@forestwatch.org><font size=2 color=#0076ac face="Arial">jnorthup@forestwatch.org</font></a><font size=2 face="Arial">
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<br><font size=2 face="Arial">Website: </font><a href=http://www.biologicaldiversity.org/ target=_blank><font size=2 color=#0076ac face="Arial">the
Center for Biological Diversity</font></a>
<br><font size=2 face="Arial">For full story, please see: </font><a href=http://www.enn.com/press_releases/2304><font size=2 color=blue face="Arial"><u>http://www.enn.com/press_releases/2304</u></font></a>
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<br><font size=2 face="Arial"> <b>EVENTS</b></font>
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<br><font size=2 face="Arial"><u>Forest Classification: A Definitional
Quagmire or What is a tree? Where is the forest?</u></font>
<br><font size=2 face="Arial">13 & 14 February 2008.</font>
<br><font size=2 face="Arial">Hilo and Honolulu, Hawaii, USA.</font>
<br><font size=2 face="Arial">Two separate Brown Bag Seminars. Having a
common understanding of what constitutes a ‘tree’ and ‘forest’ is fundamental
for a discussion of assessment methods, ecosystem status, and sustainability.
However, there is considerable variation locally, nationally, and globally
in the definition, interpretation, and use of these terms. This presentation
examines the range of definitions and descriptors in use, some of the misinterpretations
they may cause and makes some recommendations for developing a common understanding
of terms. Gyde Lund will be the lecturer.</font>
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Noon Wednesday 13 February 2008 at the USDA Forest Service Institute of
Pacific Islands Forestry, 60 Nowelo Street, Hilo, HI - Contact JB Friday
- </font><a href=mailto:jbfriday@hawaii.edu><font size=2 color=blue face="Arial"><u>jbfriday@hawaii.edu</u></font></a><font size=2 face="Arial">
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<br><font size=2 face="Arial">and </font>
<br><font size=2 face="Arial">Noon Thursday 14 February 2008, Honolulu,
HI - Contact Ron Cannarella - </font><a href=mailto:Ronald.J.Cannarella@hawaii.gov><font size=2 color=blue face="Arial"><u>Ronald.J.Cannarella@hawaii.gov</u></font></a><font size=2 face="Arial">.
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<br><font size=2 face="Arial"><u>International Conference on Forests, Bioenergy
and Climate Change.</u></font>
<br><font size=2 face="Arial">20-21 March 2008</font>
<br><font size=2 face="Arial">Casablanca, Morocco</font>
<br><font size=2 face="Arial">Deadline for paper abstract submission: <b>25
January 2008</b>. </font>
<br><font size=2 face="Arial">For all information related to attendance,
registration, abstract submission, conference themes, please:</font>
<br><font size=2 face="Arial">visit the conference website: </font><a href=http://www.geocities.com/sylva.monde/welcome.htm><font size=2 color=blue face="Arial"><u>www.geocities.com/sylva.monde/welcome.htm</u></font></a><font size=2 face="Arial">
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<br><font size=2 face="Arial">or contact: Dr. Mohammed Ellatifi </font><a href=mailto:m.ellatifi@yahoo.fr><font size=2 color=blue face="Arial"><u>m.ellatifi@yahoo.fr</u></font></a><font size=2 face="Arial">
or </font><a href=mailto:sylva.world@yahoo.fr><font size=2 color=blue face="Arial"><u>sylva.world@yahoo.fr</u></font></a>
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<br><font size=2 face="Arial"><u>Conference 'Forest Recreation and Tourism
serving Urbanized Societies' (also the 11th European Forum on Urban Forestry
(EFUF))</u></font>
<br><font size=2 face="Arial">28-31 May 2008</font>
<br><font size=2 face="Arial">Hämeenlinaa, Finland</font>
<br><font size=2 face="Arial">A call for papers for this event is now open.
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<br><font size=2 face="Arial">All abstracts should be received before <b>28
February 2008</b>.</font>
<br><font size=2 face="Arial">Please visit: </font><a href="http://www.metla.fi/tapahtumat/2008/recreation-tourism/call-for-papers.htm"><font size=2 color=blue face="Arial"><u>http://www.metla.fi/tapahtumat/2008/recreation-tourism/call-for-papers.htm</u></font></a><font size=2 face="Arial">.
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<br><font size=2 face="Arial"><b>LITERATURE REVIEW AND WEB SITES</b></font>
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<br><font size=2 face="Arial"><b>Luckert, M.K.; Campbell, B.M.; Gorman,
J.T. and Garnett, S.T.</b> 2007. <i>Investing in Indigenous Natural Resource
Management</i><b>. </b>CDU Press.</font>
<br><font size=2 face="Arial">For more information, download the </font><a href="http://recoftc.net/newsletters/link.php?URL=aHR0cDovL3d3dy5jZHUuZWR1LmF1L2NkdXByZXNzL2ltYWdlcy9wb3N0ZXIyLmpwZw%3D%3D&EncryptedMemberID=NTAxMA%3D%3D&CampaignID=142&CampaignStatisticsID=180&Demo=0&Email=tina.etherington@fao.org"><font size=2 color=blue face="Arial"><u>book
flyer</u></font></a><font size=2 face="Arial"> and the </font><a href="http://recoftc.net/newsletters/link.php?URL=aHR0cDovL3d3dy5jZHUuZWR1LmF1L2NkdXByZXNzL2Jvb2tzL2RvY3VtZW50cy9JTlJNLUNoYXB0ZXJzLnBkZg%3D%3D&EncryptedMemberID=NTAxMA%3D%3D&CampaignID=142&CampaignStatisticsID=180&Demo=0&Email=tina.etherington@fao.org"><font size=2 color=blue face="Arial"><u>chapter
listing</u></font></a><font size=2 face="Arial">.</font>
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<br><font size=2 face="Arial"><b>Luttrell, Cecilia, Schreckenberg, Kate
and Peskett, Leo.</b> 2007. <i>The implications of carbon financing
for pro-poor community forestry. </i>ODI Forestry Briefing 14</font>
<br><font size=2 face="Arial">The emergence of new financing mechanisms
associated with the rise of carbon markets brings potential for increased
investment in forestry. This paper explores the implications of these mechanisms
for community forestry and suggests ways in which such finance may contribute
to the pro-poor outcomes of community forestry. The paper also provides
an opportunity for those working on the design of carbon financing mechanisms
to draw on the experience of community forestry in structuring appropriate
benefit systems. The main focus of the discussion is on 'Reducing Emissions
from Deforestation and Forest Degradation' (REDD).</font>
<br><a href="http://www.odi.org.uk/fpeg/publications/policybriefs/forestrybriefings/fb14-0712-communityforestry.pdf"><font size=2 color=blue face="Arial"><u>http://www.odi.org.uk/fpeg/publications/policybriefs/forestrybriefings/fb14-0712-communityforestry.pdf</u></font></a><font size=2 face="Arial">
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<br><font size=2 face="Arial"><b>McShea, WJ; Healy, WM; Devers, P; Fearer,
T; Koch, FH; Stauffer, D; Waldon, J</b>. 2007. Forestry matters: decline
of oaks will impact wildlife in hardwood forests. <i>Journal of wildlife
management.</i> July; 71(5): 1717-1728.</font>
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<br><font size=2 face="Arial"><b>Morrison, J.A., and Mauck, K.</b> 2007.
Experimental field comparison of native and non-native maple seedlings:
natural enemies, ecophysiology, growth and survival. <i>J. Ecology</i>
95(5):1036-1049</font>
<br><font size=2 face="Arial"> </font>
<br><font size=2 face="Arial"><b>Wilson, K.A., Underwood, E.C., Morrison,
S.A., Klausmeyer, K.R., Murdoch, W.W., Reyers, B., Wardell-Johnson, G.,
Marquet, P.A., Rundel, P.W., McBride, M.F., Pressey, R.L., Bode, M., Hoekstra,
J.M., Andelman, S., Looker, M., Rondinini, C., Kareiva, P., Shaw, M.R.,
and Possingham, H.P.</b> 2007. Conserving biodiversity efficiently: what
to do, where, and when. <i>PLoS Biol.</i> 5(9):1850-1861.</font>
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