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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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    Access Rights: Public, Limited access
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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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