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unique expertise delivers sustainable natural resource management,
from policy, investment and procurement, to production on the ground.

course overview

The 2010 summer training programme offers the following three courses

 

Responsible forestry and timber trade: linking production to changing market requirements
ufc33-day course (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday)
An overview of forest certification and legality verification initiatives • meeting market requirements through responsible purchasing and diligent supply chain management

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High Conservation Values: an introduction to the HCV concept, as a practical tool for conserving critical values in production landscapes
HCV course1-day course (Thursday)
An introduction to the practical use of the HCV concept in forest certification • good practice in identifying, managing and monitoring HCVs • harmonising the HCV approach across forestry, carbon, biofuel and agriculture standards

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Forests and climate change: an update on the global debate about forests within the climate change context (REDD+)
ill1-day course (Friday)
A brief overview of forests in the global climate change debate • update on REDD+ and discussions in the UNFCCC • activities on the ground

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