Tropical Forests and People Research Centre (TFPCC)
University of the Sunshine Coast
The Centre brings together researchers interested in the interactions between people and tropical forests. Multidisciplinary projects and the desire of members to work collaboratively with others in the Centre are key research drivers. Our main research foci is community and smallholder forestry; which are 'people focused' systems in which individuals and communities create and manage forests for a mix of economic, social and environmental reasons. The geographic focus is the management of forests in tropical and subtropical regions, mostly in the Asia-Pacific region. These forest areas are critical for livelihoods of many millions of people, as well as providing critical environmental goods and services such as water, carbon storage and biodiversity.
- Website
- https://www.usc.edu.au/research/forest-research-institute/tropical-forests-and-people-research-centre
- Organisation type
- University Research Centre
- Number of research staff
- Up to 20 research staff
- Address
- 90 Sippy Downs Drive, Sippy Downs QLD 4556
Strengths and capabilities
- Community and smallholder forestry
- Forest management
- Small-scale and community forestry
- Forest policy
- Reforestation
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