REPORT
OF THE UNITED STATES
ON
THE CRITERIA AND INDICATORS FOR
THE
SUSTAINABLE MANAGEMENT OF
TEMPERATE
AND BOREAL FORESTS
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TABLE
OF CONTENTS
Introduction
Chapter 2 Criterion 1: Biological Diversity
Ecosystem Diversity . . . .
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Species Diversity
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Genetic Diversity
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Chapter 3 Criterion 2: Productive Capacity
Chapter 4 Criterion 3: Ecosystem Health
Chapter 5 Criterion 4: Soil and Water Conservation
Chapter 6 Criterion 5: Global Carbon Cycles
Chapter 7 Criterion 6: Socio-Economic Benefits
Production and Consumption . . .
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Recreation and Tourism . . .
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Investment
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Cultural Values.
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Employment and community Needs .
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Chapter 8 Criterion 7: Legal, Institutional, and
Economic Framework
Legal Framework .
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Institutional Framework . . .
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Economic Framework
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