These proposals are largely policy-oriented, and recognise values of mountain forests which are mentioned in the Terms of Reference and should be addressed in the assessment. These issues are central to the activities of the Task Force, and should be among the foci of work in the preparation of the final assessment report. They will require the close involvement of economists and other social scientists. All of these proposals consider the application of various social and natural scientific disciplines to the policy process. The establishment of such linkages has already begun, and is a key element of the Task Force's activities in 1997 and 1998.
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Information regarding the activities of the Task Force, including information about active organizations and individuals, is already available on the IURO web site. The other points relate to the broad dissemination of the results of the Task Force. Dehra Dun 248195, India.