BIODIVERSITY CONSERVATION IN SOUTHEAST ASIAN TIMBER CONCESSIONS: A CRITICAL EVALUATION OF POLICY MECHANISMS AND GUIDELINES

Biodiversity Conservation in Southeast Asian Timber Concessions: a Critical Evaluation of Policy Mechanisms and Guidelines

Tropical deforestation is leading to a loss of economically productive timber concessions, as well as areas with important environmental or socio-cultural values.To counteract this threat in Southeast Asia, sustainable forest management (SFM) practices are becoming increasingly important.We assess the tools and guidelines that have been developed t

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Aloe vera gel microcapsules and essential oils of thyme and oregano incorporated in spreadable goat cheese: impact on its microbiological, physicochemical, and sensory characteristics during storage

The aim of this study was to develop a new assortment of high-quality cream cheese, with a high amount of biologically active compounds, namely a spreadable cheese from goat milk with addition of Aloe vera microcapsules and essential oils of thyme and oregano.The research was focused on the testing and optimization of an appropriate manufacturing r

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