Potential Restoration Approaches for Heavily Logged Tropical Forests in Solomon Islands

Eric Katovai (), Dawnie D. Katovai and William F. Laurance ()
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Eric Katovai: The University of the South Pacific
Dawnie D. Katovai: The University of the South Pacific
William F. Laurance: James Cook University

Chapter Chapter 12 in Shaping the Future of Small Islands, 2021, pp 219-232 from Springer

Abstract: Abstract Restoring heavily or repeatedly logged forests in the Solomon Islands is a growing priority given that economic pressures are frequently driving forest degradation to extreme levels. In such logged stands, damage can be so intense that natural regeneration is insufficient to allow floristic and functional recovery to pre-cut levels. Poor logging practices in the Solomon Islands will imminently result in a collapse in timber resources, which will significantly affect the country’s economy. This chapter presents potential passive and active restoration alternatives for forest restoration practitioners, focusing on approaches that have been successful in tropical landscapes. We recommend research into integrated approaches whereby different forest restoration techniques are amalgamated to achieve better outcomes to assist restoration and management of these heavily logged forests.

Keywords: Solomon Islands; Logged forests; Timber; Forest restoration; Management (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2021
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DOI: 10.1007/978-981-15-4883-3_12

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