A description of the forest areas and types in Pakistan with summaries of the estimated growing stock and current and predicted future wood supply and demand

This thematic study provides a review and description of the trends in development of forest related legislation in a selected range of Asia-Pacific countries.

This country report outlines the forestry sector development objectives for Vietnam and includes descriptions of the country's forest resources, wood and non-wood products and their current and future supply and demand. Organisational strengthening and policy formulation are also covered

A description of the forest areas and types in Japan. This report reviews the current state of both protected and economic forest areas and predicts long term future demand.

This study focuses on the current situation, trends and likely developments of forest resources to 2010. Forest areas, growing stocks, increments and fellings are reviewed on a country basis. Roundwood supply is analysed from two points of view: roundwood production potential and roundwood felling (removal).

A description of the state India's forestry sector, its developments and future prospects. Major trends in environmental protection, wood production and forest policies are outlined and future forest product supply and demand is estimated.

An outline of the state of forestry in Australia with coverage of major trends in the development of environmental initiatives, wood based industries and other forest goods and services. Future supply and demand scenarios are assessed in the context of policy objectives.

The Regional Workshop convened by M S Swaminathan Research Foundation in collaboration with the Bay of Bengal Programme of FAO (BOBP) is designed to address these issues and to develop an action plan for saving the remaining coral reefs in the SAARC region.