Titre :
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Forest harvesting and the environment guidelines
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Auteurs :
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DEPARTMENT OF THE MARINE AND NATURAL RESOURCES DUBLIN IRL FOREST SERVICE
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Type de document :
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ouvrage
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Editeur :
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Dublin, Irlande : Department of the marine and natural resources - forest service, 2000
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Format :
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16 p.
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Langues:
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= Anglais
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Catégories :
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Exploitation forestière
Protection de la nature ou de l'environnement
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Mots-clés:
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IRLANDE
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FORET
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DEVELOPPEMENT DURABLE
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FORESTERIE
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EXPLOITATION FORESTIERE
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PROTECTION DE LA NATURE
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PROTECTION DE L'ENVIRONNEMENT
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ROUTE FORESTIERE
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Résumé :
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As Ireland's forest estate continues to expand and mature, the amount of timber harvesting will increase. Forest harvesting and forest road construction and usage have the potential to impact adversely upon the environment. The adoption of sound planning procedures, operating techniques and control measures will considerably reduce any potential adverse effects. The FOREST HARVESTING AND THE ENVIRONNENT GUIDELINES address issues relating to: · soit conservation; · the protection of water quality, archaeological sites, biodiversity and the visual landscape; · the maintenance of forest health and productivity. The guidelines are presented in the context of timber harvesting and forest road construction and maintenance.They recognise the commercial nature of forestry in Ireland and the need for cost-effectiveness in harvesting operations. Comprehensive planning combined with sound operating techniques will protect and enhance important environmental resources.This document gives guidelines for: · harvest planning; · harvest operation; · harvest site restoration; · road planning; · road construction; machine servicing. The FOREST HARVESTING AND THE ENVIRONNENT GUIDELINES have been developed through extensive consultation with a wide range of relevant parties. They set out sound and practical measures based on the principles of Sustainable Forest Management (SFM), and are firmly rooted in the best available scientific information. The guidelines will be kept under review to facilitate amendment in the light of new research findings.
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