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Community Forestry in Asia and the Pacific: Pathway to Inclusive Development

This report reflects analysis of the current situation of community forestry in the Asia–Pacific region.

The study indicates that people will conserve biodiversity, reduce deforestation and manage forests sustainably when they derive regular benefits from them and when they are empowered to participate in decision-making processes regarding those forests.

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Serial number
0000000192
Publisher
RECOFTC
Publication format
Report
Geographic focus
Regional
Thematic area
Governance and rights
Series collection
StratCom Group
Authors
Thomas Sikor; David Gritten; Julian Atkinson; Bao Huy; Ganga Ram Dahal; Khwanchai Duangsathaporn; Francis Hurahura; Khamla Phanvilay; Ahmad Maryudi; Juan Pulhin; Mark Anthony Ramirez; Saw Win; Sumei Toh; Justine Vaz; Tol Sokchea; Srey Marona; Zhao Yaqiao
Topics
Community / social forestry
Forest governance
Knowledge tree area
Enabling policies
Copyright
Copyright © RECOFTC November 2013
RECOFTC’s work is made possible with the support of the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation and the Government of Sweden.

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