This report reviews the types of contracts used in the management of public forests. Agreements for forest utilization are analysed along with contracts for the

The specific objective of these Voluntary Guidelines is to promote the sustainable management of public production natural forests in tropical countries through

This report forms part of a review aimed at providing advice on improving forest concession systems in tropical forests. The review was carried out by FAO in co

Forest concessions have been an important element of forestry and forest management in many countries, including developing countries. However, if sustainable m