PNG Walkabout Sawmill case study flashcard

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What percentage of PNG's primary rainforests were lost from 1985 to 2015?

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15%

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What is the main goal of the walkabout sawmill eco-forestry initiative?

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To help local communities manage resources sustainably

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What type of logging practices are used by the walkabout sawmills?

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Selective logging

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Which principle is the lumber certified under?

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Forest Stewardship Council (FSC)

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What role did lawyers play in the eco-forestry initiative?

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They assisted in marking and mapping boundaries

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What is one of the strengths of the portable sawmills?

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They can be carried in and out of the rainforest

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Which neighboring island nation has adopted the eco-forestry model?

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Fiji

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What is the purpose of the sawmills in the eco-forestry initiative?

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To cut logs for export as eco-timber

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What is the main advantage of using portable sawmills?

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They can be easily transported

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What is the role of the Village Development Trust in the initiative?

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They facilitate the lease to purchase agreement