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Introduction Tropical forests : A vast diversity Multiple roles A long history of resource exploitation Ecosystems on the brink of extinction Selective logging of tropical forests : A brief history of tropical forestry Principles of selective logging Selective logging is not just about felling trees Harvesting timber and non-timber forest products Status of tropical production forests worldwide Tropical woods and their products on the international market Economics of the forestry sector in tropical countries The impact of timber harvesting : Reduced impact logging Immediate impact on the forest stand Long-term impact Social impact Sustainability in practice : Sustainability of timber production Diversifying the sustainability of the concession system Promoting social forestry Challenges of restoring forest landscapes The role of international bodies Conclusion For more information

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