ADB sets forestry policy for Asia-Pacific region

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Asian Development Bank (ADB) directors have established a three factor policy to be used in determining financing for forestry projects in the Asia-Pacific region. Finances will be based on considerations of a forest's biodiversity, water and soil; how public and private organizations will help implement policies, and how to sustain harvests and produce renewable resources. ADB officials hope to prevent deforestation by encouraging the production of wood substitutes and alternatives for the use of wood for fuel.

Environmental aspects, Asian Development Bank (Manila, Philippines)

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New report profiles lumber, panel firms

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Miller Freeman has published the 'Lumber and Panel Company Profiles: Performance and Strategy Analysis of Leading North American Companies 1998' for $397. The company has also published 'Pulp and Paper Company Profiles: Performance and Strategy Analysis of North American Paper Companies 1998' for $777. If both reports are bought, they are available for $1,077.

North America, Securities, Donohue Inc., Northwood Pulp and Timber Ltd.

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Brazil's devaluation to boost forestry exports

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Brazil's devaluation of its real currency could assist wood exports by 20% in 1999. The devaluation, which reduced the value to 50 US cents per real from 85 US cents, plus the recovering Asian economies could provide Brazil's timber industry with better possibilities.

Brazil, International trade, Lumber industry

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