Great apes and FSC : implementing 'ape friendly' practices in Central Africa's logging concessions

Complete Title
Great apes and FSC : implementing 'ape friendly' practices in Central Africa's logging concessions

Publication Year
Language(s)
English

Other Language Version
French
Description

The objective of this document is to outline a framework within which logging companies adhering to Forestry Stewardship Council (FSC) certification can be the catalyst needed to ensure the long-term preservation of African great apes. Specific guidelines and practical considerations are provided as to how and why forestry and conservation practitioners should col-laborate in maintaining wildlife.

Other title
Great apes and Forestry Stewardship Council : implementing 'ape friendly' practices in Central Africa's logging concessions
ISBN
978-2-8317-1571-1
Author(s)
Greer, David
Maisels, F.
Morgan, David
Sanz, Crickette
Williamson, Elizabeth A.
Organization(s)
IUCN Species Survival Commission (SSC)
IUCN Species Survival Commission (SSC), Primate Specialist Group
IUCN, Species Programme
Imprint
Gland : IUCN, 2013
Physical Description
iii, 39p. : ill., maps
Notes

Includes bibliographic references (pp. 34-38). Also available in separate French language version.

Monographic Series
Occasional Paper of the IUCN Species Survival Commission
Keywords
Forest management
Forestry
Logging
Primates
Species management
Timber
Geographic keywords
Central Africa
Call number
IUCN-SSC-OP-no.049

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