FSC Research Portal

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The FSC Research Portal is an online catalogue that aims to facilitate the search for studies relevant to FSC operations and provide syntheses of the most relevant evidence for decision making by FSC stakeholders. Publications included in the portal to date are of two types: FSC Effect-Related Studies, empirical studies that report on the results and/or impacts of FSC certification; and FSC Relevant Studies, publications that contain information relevant to the development of FSC normative documents. These publications range from scientific articles to grey literature, reports, working papers and books.

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Users can navigate* the FSC Research Portal in three different ways. First, by clicking on one of the buttons below to filter publications by evidence category. Second, by typing a keyword into the search bar. Or third, by using one or more of the metadata** filters located on the left side of the interface.

Evidence categories: FSC Effect-Related Studies FSC Relevant Studies

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    Conservation value of tropical forests: Distance to human settlements matters more than management in Central Africa.
    Author(s): Lhoest, S. Fonteyn, D. Dainou, K. Delbecke, L. Doucet, J.L.
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    Publication Year: 2020
    Source: Biological Conservation
    Publication Type: Journal Article
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    Sustainability dimension(s): Environmental
    Topics: Compositional diversity
    Subtopics: Animal diversity
    Subject Keywords: Conservation Biodiversity Animal biodiversity
    Regions: Africa
    Countries: Cameroon
    Forest Zones: Tropical
    Forest Type: (not yet curated)
    Tenure Ownership: (not yet curated)
    Tenure Management: (not yet curated)
    Evidence Category: FSC effect-related studies
    Evidence Type: Comparative study with no matched control
    Evidence Subtype: Data collected post-intervention
    Data Type: (not yet curated)
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    Certified and uncertified logging concessions compared in Gabon: changes in stand structure, tree species, and biomass
    Author(s): Medjibe, V.P. Romero, C.
    Publication Year: 2013
    Source: Environmental Management (51, 3, 524-540)
    Publication Type: Journal Article
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    Sustainability dimension(s): Economic Environmental
    Topics: Management efficiency Compositional diversity Climate
    Subtopics: Carbon Plant diversity
    Subject Keywords: Ecosystem Biodiversity Landscape approaches
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    Regions: Africa
    Countries: Gabon
    Forest Zones: Tropical
    Forest Type: Natural Forest
    Tenure Ownership: (not yet curated)
    Tenure Management: (not yet curated)
    Evidence Category: FSC effect-related studies
    Evidence Type: Comparative study with matched control
    Evidence Subtype: Data collected post-intervention
    Data Type: Field Measurements
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    Monitoring great ape and elephant abundance at large spatial scales: measuring effectiveness of a conservation landscape.
    Author(s): Stokes, E.J. Strindberg, S. Bakabana, P.C. Elkan, P.W. Iyenguet, F.C.
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    Publication Year: 2010
    Source: PLoS ONE
    Publication Type: Journal Article
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    Sustainability dimension(s): Environmental
    Topics: Compositional diversity
    Subtopics: Animal diversity
    Subject Keywords: Animal biodiversity Biodiversity Conservation
    Regions: Africa
    Countries: Congo
    Forest Zones: Tropical
    Forest Type: (not yet curated)
    Tenure Ownership: (not yet curated)
    Tenure Management: (not yet curated)
    Evidence Category: FSC effect-related studies
    Evidence Type: Modeling study
    Evidence Subtype: Future scenario or potential effects
    Data Type: Interviews/surveys
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    African apes coexisting with logging: Comparing chimpanzee (Pan troglodytes troglodytes) and gorilla (Gorilla gorilla gorilla) resource needs and responses to forestry activities
    Author(s): Morgan, D. Mundry, R. Sanz, C. Ayina, C.E. Strindberg, S.
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    Publication Year: 2017
    Source: Biological Conservation (218, 277-286)
    Publication Type: Journal Article
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    Sustainability dimension(s): Environmental
    Topics: Compositional diversity
    Subtopics: (not yet curated)
    Subject Keywords: Forests Governance Non-State market regulation
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    Regions: Africa
    Countries: Democratic Republic of the Congo
    Forest Zones: Tropical
    Forest Type: Natural Forest
    Tenure Ownership: (not yet curated)
    Tenure Management: Private
    Evidence Category: FSC effect-related studies
    Evidence Type: Monitoring report
    Evidence Subtype: Collective
    Data Type: Interviews/surveys
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    Towards More Sustainable Infrastructure: Challenges and Opportunities in Ape Range States of Africa and Asia
    Author(s): Laurance, W.F.
    Publication Year: 2018
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    Publication Type: Book Chapter
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    Sustainability dimension(s): Environmental
    Topics: Forest degradation Compositional diversity
    Subtopics: (not yet curated)
    Subject Keywords: (not yet curated)
    Regions: Africa, Asia
    Countries: (not yet curated)
    Forest Zones: Tropical
    Forest Type: Natural Forest
    Tenure Ownership: (not yet curated)
    Tenure Management: (not yet curated)
    Evidence Category: FSC relevant studies
    Evidence Type: (not yet curated)
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    Guns, germs, and trees determine density and distribution of gorillas and chimpanzees in Western Equatorial Africa
    Author(s): Strindberg, S. Maisels, F. Williamson, E.A. Blake, S. Stokes, E.J.
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    Publication Year: 2018
    Source: Science Advances (4, 4)
    Publication Type: Journal Article
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    Sustainability dimension(s): Environmental
    Topics: Compositional diversity
    Subtopics: (not yet curated)
    Subject Keywords: Forests Certification
    Regions: Africa
    Countries: Cameroon, Central African Republic, Congo
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    Forest Zones: (not yet curated)
    Forest Type: (not yet curated)
    Tenure Ownership: (not yet curated)
    Tenure Management: (not yet curated)
    Evidence Category: FSC effect-related studies
    Evidence Type: Modeling study
    Evidence Subtype: Patterns at a large scale using context variables
    Data Type: Interviews/surveys, Field Measurements
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    Great Apes and logging
    Author(s): Kreveld, A. van
    Publication Year: 2009
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    Publication Type: Report
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    Sustainability dimension(s): Environmental
    Topics: Compositional diversity
    Subtopics: (not yet curated)
    Subject Keywords: Stakeholder consultation Forests Auditor Assessment
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    Regions: Africa, Asia
    Countries: (not yet curated)
    Forest Zones: Tropical
    Forest Type: (not yet curated)
    Tenure Ownership: (not yet curated)
    Tenure Management: (not yet curated)
    Evidence Category: FSC effect-related studies
    Evidence Type: Monitoring report
    Evidence Subtype: Collective
    Data Type: Focus groups
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    Effects of human land-use on Africa's only forest-dependent felid: The African golden cat Caracal aurata.
    Author(s): Bahaa-el-din, L. Hunter, L.T.B. Slotow, R. MacDonald, D.W. Henschel, P.
    Publication Year: 2016
    Source: Biological Conservation
    Publication Type: Journal Article
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    Sustainability dimension(s): Environmental
    Topics: Compositional diversity
    Subtopics: Animal diversity
    Subject Keywords: Biodiversity Animal biodiversity
    Regions: Africa
    Countries: Gabon
    Forest Zones: Tropical
    Forest Type: Natural Forest
    Tenure Ownership: (not yet curated)
    Tenure Management: (not yet curated)
    Evidence Category: FSC effect-related studies
    Evidence Type: Case study
    Evidence Subtype: Qualitative
    Data Type: (not yet curated)
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    Great Apes and FSC: Implementing 'Ape Friendly' Practices in Central Africa's Logging Concessions
    Author(s): Morgan, D. Sanz, C. Greer, D. Rayden, T. Maisels, F.
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    Publication Year: 2013
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    Publication Type: Working Paper
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    Sustainability dimension(s): Environmental Social
    Topics: Compositional diversity Workers Governance
    Subtopics: Occupational health Employment conditions Legal compliance
    Subject Keywords: Brazil Forests Certification
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    Regions: Africa
    Countries: (not yet curated)
    Forest Zones: Tropical
    Forest Type: Natural Forest
    Tenure Ownership: Public
    Tenure Management: Private
    Evidence Category: FSC effect-related studies
    Evidence Type: Monitoring report
    Evidence Subtype: Collective
    Data Type: Focus groups
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    Forest certification as a policy option in conserving biodiversity: An empirical study of forest management in Tanzania
    Author(s): Kalonga, S.K. Midtgaard, F. Klanderud, K.
    Publication Year: 2016
    Source: Forest Ecology and Management (361, 12-Jan)
    Publication Type: Journal Article
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    Sustainability dimension(s): Environmental
    Topics: Compositional diversity
    Subtopics: Plant diversity
    Subject Keywords: Biodiversity Ecosystem Protected areas
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    Regions: Africa
    Countries: United Republic of Tanzania
    Forest Zones: Tropical
    Forest Type: Natural Forest
    Tenure Ownership: (not yet curated)
    Tenure Management: Community
    Evidence Category: FSC effect-related studies
    Evidence Type: Comparative study with matched control
    Evidence Subtype: Data collected post-intervention
    Data Type: Field Measurements
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