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The characteristics of timber production in the public forest of a specific region in the Philippines are examined and the patterns on the linkages between logging, deforestation, and socio-economic development are established and illustrated. The logging industry is fully manned and financially capable and is a major contributor to the economy. However, the industry is now shrinking due to the declining forest resource of the region. The end results eventually lead to reduced productivity and contribution. The reduction of forest resources was traced to the excessive commercial logging and agricultural conversion of forest lands. Alternatives are suggested.
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The assistance provided by Mr. Jose D. Malvas, Jr., Director of the Forest Management Bureau, in the gathering of the data used in the study is deeply appreciated.
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Paler, D.A., Shinohara, T., del Castillo, R.A. et al. The characteristics of timber production in the administrative region No. 10, in Mindanao Island, Philippines: A case study. J For Res 3, 139–143 (1998). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02762134
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02762134