GIS for community forestry user groups in Nepal: putting people before the technology

TitleGIS for community forestry user groups in Nepal: putting people before the technology
Publication TypeJournal Article
Year of Publication2002
AuthorsJordan G
JournalCommunity participation and geographical information systems
Pagination232-245
Abstract

This paper discusses the integration of geographical information systems (GIS) in community forestry in Nepal, and assesses the applicability of a PPGIS. A systematic approach was examined and applied for participatory forest management, combining the collection of quantitative, objective information with qualitative, subjective information in a way that was beneficial for the Forest User Groups.