The Economics of the Tropical Timber Trade (Routledge Revivals)

Originally published in 1994, The Economics of the Tropical Timber Trade provides a detailed analysis of the economic linkages between the trade and forest degradation. Based on a report prepared for the ITTO, it looks current and future market conditions at the time of publication, and assesses the impacts on current and future market conditions, and assesses the impacts on tropical forests of both the international timber trade and domestic demand. The authors examine the causes of deforestation and compare the environmental impacts of the timber trade with other factors, such as the conversion of the forests to agriculture. Finally, they assess the national and international trade policy options, and discuss the potential role of interventions in the international timber trade in promoting efficient and sustainable use of forest resources. The book will be of interest to those concerned with forest management and policy, trade and environment, and with the economics of conversation and resource use. Cover Title Page Copyright Page Original Title Page Dedication Page Original Copyright Page Table of Contents List of Acronyms and Abbreviations Acknowledgements Preface 1: Introduction 2: Tropical Forest Resources and International Trade The Status of Forest Resources Changes in Forest Resources Production and Trade Future Trends in Supply and Demand Conclusions and Policy Implications 3: The Timber Trade and Tropical Deforestation Is Deforestation an Economic Problem? Trade as an Incentive for Forest Management Environmental Impacts of Timber Production The Links Between Trade and Deforestation Conclusions 4: The Market for Tropical Timber Products Industrialized Countries Tropical Developing Countries Consumer Prices, Substitution and Demand Conclusions 5: Tropical Forest Policies and the Environment 6: Domestic Market and Policy The Effect on Forest Management Concessions and Property Rights Forest Pricing and its Administration Macro-economic Policy Conclusion 7: Trade Interventions in Exporting Countries Restrictions by Exporting Countries The Impact of Export Restrictions Trade Liberalization by Exporting Countries Domestic Environmental Policy Conclusion 8: Trade Interventions in Importing Countries Restrictions by Importing Countries The Impact of Import Restrictions Trade Liberalization by Importing Countries Impacts of Environmental Regulation by Importing Countries Conclusions 9: Measures for the Sustainable use of Forests Identifying and Assessing Options The Feasibility of Unilateral Interventions The Feasibility of Multilateral Interventions Conclusions 10: Assessment of Trade Policy Options Do Nothing Measures to Alter the Pattern of Trade Raising Revenues for Sustainable Forest Management Certification Conclusions Epilogue References Index "There is genuine cause for concern over the excessive exploitation of tropical forests in many regions, but also many misconceptions about its causes and sources." "The Economics of the Tropical Timber Trade provides a detailed analysis of the economic linkages between the trade and forest degradation. Based on a report prepared for the ITTO, it looks at current and future market conditions, and assesses the impacts on tropical forests of both the international timber trade and domestic demand. The authors examine the causes of deforestation, and compare the environmental impacts of the timber trade with other factors, such as the conversion of the forests to agriculture. Finally, they assess the national and international trade policy options, and discuss the potential role of interventions in the international timber trade in promoting efficient and sustainable use of forest resources." "The book will be of interest to those concerned with forest management and policy, trade and environment, and with the economics of conservation and resource use."--Jacket Edward B. Barbier ... [et Al.]. Based On A Report Prepared For The International Tropical Timber Organization (itto) Activity (pcm(xi)4) The Economic Linkages Between The International Trade In Tropical Timber And The Sustainable Management Of Tropical Forests--pref. Includes Bibliographical References (p. [163]-176) And Index. Based on a study prepared for the International Tropical Timber Organization, this work examines current and future market conditions in the tropical timber trade, links between the trade and deforestation, and the role of trade policies in achieving sustainable forest management. Concerns about tropical deforestation have led to an increased focus on the role of the timber trade in promoting forest depletion and degradation.