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Forests and Biodiversity Conservation
First International Dialogue on Forests and Biodiversity
Conservation
October 9-11, 2003 - Santa Cruz de Cabralia, Brazil
From October 9 to October 11, 2003, thirty stakeholders came together
in Santa Cruz de Cabralia, Brazil for a dialogue convened by TFD. The
focus of the discussion was on forestry and biodiversity conservation.
The meeting provided an opportunity for members of environmental groups,
the forests products industry, landowner groups and academia to exchange
information and ideas on the key factors needed to achieve successful
biodiversity conservation and business outcomes in forest regions. The
dialogue included a tour of conservation and plantation operations in
the Atlantic Forest region of Brazil. The group reviewed cases of successful
conservation projects and examined the obstacles to wider acceptance and
implementation of these forest conservation efforts. The dialogue concluded
with several recommended follow-up activities. TFD is committed to continuing
these discussion and where possible collaborating with others. The documents
listed and linked below provide more information.
First Regional Dialogue on Forests and Biodiversity Conservation
October 19-21, 2005 - Teresopolis, Brazil
TFD hosted the first Regional Dialogue on Forest and Biodiversity Conservation, specifically focusing on the Atlantic Forests of Brazil. TFD co-sponsored the meeting with three Brazilian organizations: Instituto BioAtlntica, The Nature Conservancy do Brasil and Conservation International do Brasil. The meeting brought together for the first time key leaders to develop a more closely aligned vision between leading forestry companies and conservationists. Participants agreed on concrete actions to increase the scale of conservation efforts while delivering value to participating forestry companies. Future meetings will look to expand NGO-private sector partnerships and collaborations to conserve the Atlantic Forest.
Second Regional Dialogue
on Forests and Biodiversity Conservation
May 17-19, 2006 - Canoinhas and Tres Barras, Brazil
The second regional dialogue focusing on the Atlantic Forest took place in southern Brazil from May 17 to May 19, 2006. Participants discussed joint actions to address biodiversity conservation in the region. The Dialogue focused on the central themes highlighted in the first meeting for which two specific working groups were created: (1) tree farmers and (2) ecological and economic zoning.
Third Regional Dialogue on Forests and Biodiversity Conservation
October 25-27, 2006 - Porto Seguro, Brazil
TFD hosted the third version of the Regional Dialogue on Forests and
Biodiversity Conservation in Brazil. At the meeting, the participants presented
the information they gathered since the Second TFD, identified gaps, and
proposed guidelines in order to improve the pilot projects on Tree Farming and
Territorial Planning, which will be implemented throughout the Atlantic Rain
Forest. In addition, the group visited the largest private reserve (RPPN) of
the Atlantic Forest. The field trip proved to be very important for building trust
among the participants.
The fourth and last meeting of this TFD Regional initiative will take place in
May 2007, in Sao Paulo State.
Fourth Regional Dialogue on Forests and Biodiversity Conservation
May 15-17, 2007 - Mogi, Brazil
The fourth and last regional Atlantic Forest Dialogue took place at the
"Parque das Neblinas", a natural private reserve of Suzano Papel e
Celulose, from May 15 to 17, 2007. During the event, the participants analyzed
the achievements reached during the previous meetings on the two Dialogue
topics: tree farming programs and territorial planning. In addition, companies
and NGOs presented four plans of action they pursued to promote conservation in
the Atlantic Forest. The agenda also included debates on the next phase of the
Dialogue which will focus on strengthening local forums and monitoring projects
implemented on the field.