Community forestry (CF) signaled the institution of governance mechanisms for forest
management and community livelihoods. Till date, there is still a strong debate on the …

Forest landscape restoration (FLR) has gained global scientific and political attention in
recent times, with many sub-Saharan African countries committing to restoration targets …

With more than three decades of instituting Cameroon's decentralized forest management
policy, participatory approaches have been explored in her diverse forest landscapes …

Community forestry in Nepal has set an example of people's participation in forest
management. The direct dependency of local people on forest resources for livelihood …

Understanding local perceptions is essential to ensure the good functioning of co-
management in protected areas (PAs). However, more research is required quantitatively to …

The establishment of natural protected areas (NPAs) is an effective means to deal with the
degradation of ecosystems caused by climate change and human activities. The area and …

The effects of community forestry on biodiversity conservation and local development have
been highlighted in Africa and elsewhere. However, little is known on the perception and …

Abstract Scientific Forest Management (ScFM) is gaining scholarly and policy attention in
Nepal. This interest validates the need for evidence on the costs and benefits for users in …

Collaborative forest management (CFM) is assumed to provide benefits for improving the
condition of the forest ecology and the community's economy. However, its effectiveness is …

Multilevel governance (MLG) and co-management are indispensable to sustainable forest
management (SFM) and the maintenance of ecosystem services (ES). Through interviews …