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Natural forest management by local groups in the humid tropics
| Publication Type | Journal Article |
| Year of Publication | 2000 |
| Authors | Bodegom, A, J. van |
| Journal Title | Theme Studies Series - Forests, Forestry and Biological Diversity Support Group |
| Pagination | 65 |
| Key Words | community forestry; community involvement; cooperation; development projects; development projects; forest management; forest policy; forest products; forests; humid tropics; income; marketing; natural resources; participation; resource management; rural |
| Abstract | The purpose of this series on innovative forest-related themes is to collect and synthesize information and knowledge on these themes, and to present concrete directions for policy development and implementation in the framework of international cooperation. The reports are intended for anyone involved in international cooperation in the field of forests and nature management. This one discusses the experience of recent projects on sustainable forest management by local groups, it deriving recommendations from these experiences and suggesting guidelines for improvement. The point is stressed that most project so far have failed to devote balanced attention to all relevant aspects-organization of the actors involved, management of natural resources, organization of management, the processing and marketing of forest products, and results of the project in terms of effects on the local population, distribution of income, economic yield, and ecological sustainability. Conclusions are reached asto what extent it is advisable to incorporate sustainable forest management into broader rural development projects. The report is arranged in 7 main sections: Introduction; Concepts of sustainable forest management; Policy on sustainable forest management - international, national policy in development policy cooperation countries of the Netherlands (Papua New Guinea, Ghana, Costa Rica), and the Netherlands policy; Some experience in the field with sustainable local management of natural forests (from the Solomon Islands, Bolivia, Nepal, Mexico, Laos, Costa Rica); Synthesis and application of experience at national level; Synthesis and application of experience at local level; and Incorporating sustainable forest management into rural projects. |
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