Developing Criteria And Indicators Of Community Managed Forests As Assessment And Learning Tools Objectives Methodologies And Results

Author : Nicolette Burford de Oliveira,Cynthia McDougall,Bill Ritchie,Herlina Hartanto,Mandy Haggith,Titiek Setyawati
Publisher : CIFOR
Page : 338 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Community forests
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Developing criteria and indicators of community managed forests as assessment and learning tools: objectives, methodologies and results by Nicolette Burford de Oliveira,Cynthia McDougall,Bill Ritchie,Herlina Hartanto,Mandy Haggith,Titiek Setyawati Pdf

This report explores criteria and indicators (C&I) for monitoring and assessing the sustainability of community managed forests (CMFs), and offers some insights into methodological tools and conceptual approaches for C&I development. The research was intended to explore the potential value of C&I to forest communities, their partners and their representative organisations to legitimise and enhance management, including strengthening of control over forest resources and facilitating the equitable distribution of the costs and benefits of forest management. The C&I for CMF tests involved six forest communities and their partners in Central Province, Cameroon, the Amazonian state of Pará, Brazil, and West Kalimantan, Indonesia. Each test was of approximately one-month duration. The core teams included an ecologist, a social scientist and a forest management specialist. Local involvement was an essential element of the research process. Facilitators enabled the active participation of community members in the critical appraisal of the C&I. After each field test, academics, policy makers, representatives of local and national non-governmental organisations, and representatives of other forest communities reviewed the emergent ‘draft’ C&I. Over 750 statements of principles, criteria, indicators and verifiers were generated by the tests. There is an evaluation of C&I testing processes and C&I for CMF development methodologies, as well as an analysis of the C&I for CMF. The comprehensive coverage of issues related to the sustainability of CMFs makes this report a valuable reference for those interested in implementing C&I for CMF, and for other users and purposes. These may include: researchers or policy makers analysing intersectoral impacts on CMFs; practitioners assessing and developing collaborative CMF initiatives; development planners and project managers evaluating or planning initiatives; and professors seeking guidance on incorporating community forestry into curricula for rural development, forestry and anthropology students.

Author : Bill Ritchie,Cynthia McDougall,Mandy Haggith,Nicolette Burford de Oliveira
Publisher : CIFOR
Page : 134 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2000-01-01
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9789798764431

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Criteria and Indicators of Sustainability in Community Managed Forest Landscapes: An Introductory Guide by Bill Ritchie,Cynthia McDougall,Mandy Haggith,Nicolette Burford de Oliveira Pdf

Community managed forest systems embody a considerable portion of the wisdom, knowledge, and practical skills and management necessary for the sustainability of forest resources globally. These systems, however, are under threat in many ways, including from the rapid rate of change of their political, socio-economic, and biophysical contexts. Adapting forest management sufficiently quickly and effectively to meet these changes is both urgent and very challenging. This Guide introduces criteria and indicators of sustainability for community managed forest landscapes (CMF C&I) as a potential learning and communication tool that can help meet that challenge. It draws on CIFOR’s collaborative research on CMF C&I in Brazil, Indonesia, and Cameroon to propose a flexible step-by-step approach to developing and implementing self or collaborative forest monitoring systems, and gives examples of C&I developed by communities in these countries. The approach is targeted to communities and their partners in forest management, such as NGOs, government, or development projects, who are seeking strategies to improve local well-being and forest sustainability through more effective learning, collaboration, and decision-making in local forest management.

Author : Carol J. P. Colfer
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 386 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2010-09-30
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781136523120

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The Complex Forest by Carol J. P. Colfer Pdf

The Complex Forest systematically examines the theory, processes, and early outcomes of a research and management approach called adaptive collaborative management (ACM). An alternative to positivist approaches to development and conservation that assume predictability in forest management, ACM acknowledges the complexity and unpredictability inherent in any forest community and the importance of developing solutions together with the forest peoples whose lives will be most affected by the outcomes. Building on earlier work that established the importance of flexible, collaborative approaches to sustainable forest management, The Complex Forest describes the work of ACM practitioners facing a broad range of challenges in diverse settings and attempts to identify the conditions under which ACM is most effective. Case studies of ACM in 33 forest sites in 11 countries together with Colfer's systematic comparison of results at each site indicate that human and institutional capabilities have been strengthened. In Zimbabwe, for example, the number of women involved in decisionmaking soared. In Nepal, community members detected and sanctioned dishonest community elites. In Cameroon and Bolivia, learning programs resulted in better conflict management. These are early results, but a wide range of recent research supports Colfer's belief that these new capabilities will eventually contribute to higher incomes and to sustainable improvements in the health of forests and forest peoples. The Complex Forest reinforces calls for change in the way we plan conservation and development programs, away from command-and-control approaches, toward ones that require bureaucratic flexibility and responsiveness, as well as greater local participation in setting priorities and problem solving.

Author : Roderick P. Neumann,Eric Hirsch
Publisher : CIFOR
Page : 121 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2000-01-01
Category : Economic development
ISBN : 9789798764516

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Commercialisation of Non-timber Forest Products: Review and Analysis of Research by Roderick P. Neumann,Eric Hirsch Pdf

This study is one in a series of activities undertaken by CIFOR to reach a better understanding of the impact of commercialisation on forest resources and what factors influence the market demand for forest products. For example, two international workshops were organized by CIFOR in 1995 and another the following year to analyse key research issues in the field of NTFP development. These workshops recognised that the process of NTFP commercialisation interacts with people’s welfare, forest management, tenure and control of resources, and forest structure and function (through ecological processes). Earlier review and analysis had generated a number of hypotheses, theories and conclusions related to the effects of commercialisation. Forest and resource tenure are likely to both affect the way a resource is managed and utilised, and be affected by changes in value due to commercialisation. Many authors have suggested that NTFP harvesting will be less damaging to biodiversity and other environmental values than management for timber. Others suggest that market pressures are likely to lead to the decline and eventual disappearance of valuable products and to severe impacts on the ecosystem. While there is a growing understanding (and acceptance) of the economic importance of forest products, especially for the poor, the potential impact of NTFP commercialisation needs to be better understood. A recommendation from the workshops was to undertake a thorough overview of the available literature to synthesise the key lessons about these areas of interaction. Such a review would critically examine the available information and analyses and identify key research areas needing further attention.

Author : Mariteuw Chimère Diaw,Tony Aseh,Ravi Prabhu
Publisher : CIFOR
Page : 500 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2009-01-01
Category : Action research
ISBN : 9789791412650

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In Search of Common Ground by Mariteuw Chimère Diaw,Tony Aseh,Ravi Prabhu Pdf

Author : Jagdish Chander Dagar,Sharda Rani Gupta,Demel Teketay
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 560 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2020-10-05
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9789811541360

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Agroforestry for Degraded Landscapes by Jagdish Chander Dagar,Sharda Rani Gupta,Demel Teketay Pdf

This book presents various aspects of agroforestry research and development, as well as the latest trends in degraded landscape management. Over the last four decades, agroforestry research (particularly on degraded landscapes) has evolved into an essential problem-solving science, e.g. in terms of sustaining agricultural productivity, improving soil health and biodiversity, enhancing ecosystem services, supporting carbon sequestration and mitigating climate change. This book examines temperate and tropical agroforestry systems around the world, focusing on traditional and modern practices and technologies used to rehabilitate degraded lands. It covers the latest research advances, trends and challenges in the utilization and reclamation of degraded lands, e.g. urban and peri-urban agroforestry, reclamation of degraded landscapes, tree-based multi-enterprise agriculture, domestication of high-value halophytes, afforestation of coastal areas, preserving mangroves and much more. Given its scope, the book offers a valuable asset for a broad range of stakeholders including farmers, scientists, researchers, educators, students, development/extension agents, environmentalists, policy/decision makers, and government and non-government organizations.

Author : CIFOR
Publisher : CIFOR
Page : 69 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2002-06-12
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Annual Report 2000 by CIFOR Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 800 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Agroforestry
ISBN : MINN:31951P01059434Z

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Forests, Trees and Livelihoods by Anonim Pdf

Author : Center for International Forestry Research
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 84 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : Forests and forestry
ISBN : MINN:31951P00708102I

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CIFOR News by Center for International Forestry Research Pdf

Author : Thomas Mark Beckley,Tracy Marie Burkosky,Northern Forestry Centre (Canada)
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 28 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : CORNELL:31924084888035

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Social Indicator Approaches to Assessing and Monitoring Forest Community Sustainability by Thomas Mark Beckley,Tracy Marie Burkosky,Northern Forestry Centre (Canada) Pdf

Several national and international initiatives have encouraged the development of criteria and indicators to measure progress in sustainable development and sustainable forest management. This review is intended to introduce the forestry community to social indicators that have been used to document and monitor community sustainability and community well-being. Natural resource sociologists have been studying community stability for over half a century. Included is a discussion regarding selection criteria for social indicators that focuses on the advantages and disadvantages of qualitative and quantitative indicators. A review of several ongoing projects is included, and the appendix provides a quick reference for twenty-two indicator initiatives.

Author : Cifor
Publisher : CIFOR
Page : 132 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2024-06-30
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Medium term plan 2010-2012: Center for International Forestry Research by Cifor Pdf

Author : Cifor
Publisher : CIFOR
Page : 148 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2024-06-30
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Medium term plan for 2011-13: MTP by Cifor Pdf

Author : Kristen Evans,Wil de Jong,Peter Cronkleton,Douglas Sheil,Tim Lynam,Trikurnianti Kusumanto,Carol J. Pierce Colfer
Publisher : CIFOR
Page : 43 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2006-01-01
Category : Community forestry
ISBN : 9789792446562

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Guide to Participatory Tools for Forest Communities by Kristen Evans,Wil de Jong,Peter Cronkleton,Douglas Sheil,Tim Lynam,Trikurnianti Kusumanto,Carol J. Pierce Colfer Pdf

Author : World Bank
Publisher : World Bank Publications
Page : 369 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2008-04-25
Category : Nature
ISBN : 0821371649

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Forests Sourcebook by World Bank Pdf

The 'Forests Sourcebook' provides practical operations-oriented guidance for forest sector engagement toward the goals of poverty reduction, conservation and economic development. Intended to guide World Bank lending activities and projects, the 'Forests Sourcebook' offers information useful to a broad audience of practitioners, government agencies, and non-governmental organizations. The 'Sourcebook was developed in partnership with members of the Collaborative Partnership on Forests, including the Food and Agriculture Organization. The 'Sourcebook' provides background on key issues, lessons learned, and recommendations for practitioners on a number of topics including private sector engagement, forest governance, sustainable plantation and commercial harvesting, and forest information management systems. Giving insight into the complex interplay between different realms of development work that effect or are affected by forests, the 'Forests Sourcebook' is a valuable tool for any stakeholder involved in development or business projects that could have impact on forests.

Author : Irene Professor Guijt
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 184 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2010-09-30
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781136527661

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Negotiated Learning by Irene Professor Guijt Pdf

The first book to critically examine how monitoring can be an effective tool in participatory resource management, Negotiated Learning draws on the first-hand experiences of researchers and development professionals in eleven countries in Africa, Asia, and South America. Collective monitoring shifts the emphasis of development and conservation professionals from externally defined programs to a locally relevant process. It focuses on community participation in the selection of the indicators to be monitored as well as community participation in the learning and application of knowledge from the data that is collected. As with other aspects of collaborative management, collaborative monitoring emphasizes building local capacity so that communities can gradually assume full responsibility for the management of their resources. The cases in Negotiated Learning highlight best practices, but stress that collaborative monitoring is a relatively new area of theory and practice. The cases focus on four themes: the challenge of data-driven monitoring in forest systems that supply multiple products and serve diverse functions and stakeholders; the importance of building upon existing dialogue and learning systems; the need to better understand social and political differences among local users and other stakeholders; and the need to ensure the continuing adaptiveness of monitoring systems.