MTCC was established in October 1998 as an independent organisation to develop and operate the Malaysian Timber Certification Scheme (MTCS). As a voluntary national scheme, the MTCS provides for independent assessment of forest management practices, to ensure the sustainable management of Malaysia’s natural forest and forest plantations, as well as...

This report outlines the purposes of management effectiveness evaluation and presents the findings of an investigation into management effectiveness evaluation, conducted across the world. It presents some principles and checklist for selecting of methodologies that have been used in different regions of the world for different purposes. Further reference on...

This manual is intended to assist field staff in the operation and supervision of nurseries for Community Forestry or on-farm private planting. It is particularly suitable for use by organisations encouraging forestry activities at village level. Good management of nurseries is fundamental to producing good quality seedlings and good quality...

This study identifies decisions and operational instructions based on past experience to foster development, indicate ways of research and action, and rationalize educational decisions. It is a collection of information as possible to better record existing expertise, experience, know-how and trends in dry tropical zone forest management. The first part...

This paper presents a short account of the ecology and management of forests that serve as protection against natural hazards. It is a revised and updated version of a book chapter on protection forests. Consistent with our expertise, the focus is on natural hazards in mountain areas, primarily the European...

Effective management of the Tropical Moist Forests (TMF) is one way to prevent their disappearance. This, however, requires a good knowledge of existing- practices. The present study applies to TMF in Africa. This study covers mainly the lowland TMF, but has been extended to include the semi-deciduous tropical forest at...

With the adoption of a new strategy in which MAN plays a major role in the planned use of forest areas, forest planners and managers have felt the need for guidelines to enable them to increase their chances of success when tackling the problems of coordinated rural development in the...

Why link social protection to climate-risk management? How can social protection contribute to inclusive climate risk management strategies? What are the main challenges and opportunities for integrating social protection and climate risk management? Using an illustrative scenario, the course will guide you through the different ways in which...

The massive increase in demand for woodfuel for cooking caused by sudden influxes of refugees and other displaced people is usually the main driver of forest degradation and deforestation in displacement settings. It places enormous pressure on nearby forests and woodlands and is often a source of tension between the...

This report reviews the implications of heat stress in working environments in agriculture (with a focus on farming and forestry), how it affects the human body, the risks it poses to human health, how it is measured, how it affects labour productivity, and how it can be managed. Managers often disregard...