The Economics of the Tropical Timber Trade

The Economics of the Tropical Timber Trade examines the economic linkages between the trade and forest degradation, looking at current and future market conditions, the causes of deforestation, and the environmental impacts of the timber trade. It assesses trade policy options and discusses the potential of interventions to promote efficient and sustainable use of forest resources.

Format: Hardback
Length: 196 pages
Publication date: 10 November 2021
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Originally published in 1994, The Economics of the Tropical Timber Trade offers a comprehensive examination of the intricate economic connections between the trade and the degradation of forests. Drawing upon a report prepared for the International Tropical Timber Organization (ITTO), this insightful work provides a timely analysis of the prevailing market conditions at the time of publication and assesses the far-reaching implications on both the present and future dynamics of the international timber trade. Moreover, it delves into the profound environmental consequences of the timber trade, comparing its ecological impact with other factors such as the conversion of forests to agricultural use. The authors meticulously explore the root causes of deforestation and conduct a comparative analysis of the environmental consequences of the timber trade against other relevant factors. Furthermore, they assess the various national and international trade policy options available and examine the potential role of interventions in the international timber trade in fostering efficient and sustainable utilization of forest resources. This book holds immense appeal to individuals engaged in the fields of forest management and policy, trade and environment, as well as those interested in the economics of conservation and resource use.

Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367369910