The forest products industry in southeast Asia: An emphasis on Indonesia

Journal Article · Sat May 01 04:00:00 EDT 1993 · Forest Products Journal; (United States)

OSTI ID:6156499

Choong, E T ^[1]; Atmawidjaja, R ^[2]; Achmadi, S S ^[3]

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1. Louisiana State Univ., Baton Rouge, LA (United States). School of Forestry, Wildlife, and Fisheries
2. Bogor Agricultural Univ. (Indonesia). Faculty of Forestry
3. Bogor Agricultural Univ. (Indonesia). Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Science

Wood production has increased rapidly in Southeast Asia in recent years. Harvesting intensity has also increased dramatically. To such an extent that the destruction of the tropical rainforest is of great concern to many people. This paper discusses the forest resources of three major wood-producing countries of Southeast Asia: Indonesia, Malaysia, and the Philippines, and the utilization of these resources in world markets. Because Indonesia is now the largest timber producer in the region, special emphasis is placed on the development of its forest products industry. Concern for the tropical forest and the effect of sustainable forestry development on the growth of the forest products industry, the economy, and the social environment are discussed.

• OSTI ID: 6156499
• Journal Information: Forest Products Journal; (United States), Journal Name: Forest Products Journal; (United States) Vol. 43:5; ISSN FPJOAB; ISSN 0015-7473
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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DEVELOPING COUNTRIES
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FORESTRY
HARVESTING
INDONESIA
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