Changing and competing land use, where we make use of a growing share of resources,
potentially undermines the capacity of forests to provide multiple functions such as timber …

Overseeing the continued recovery, dispersal and management of large carnivore
populations while simultaneously considering human viability and welfare requires …

This study examines which kinds of social benefits derived from forests are emphasised by
Swedish stakeholders and what governance modes and management tools they accept. Our …

The conflicts that frequently manifest in the Swedish mountains often stem from the use and
preservation of natural resources. Resistance against protected area proposals, protests …

National parks are often places where people have previously lived and worked-they have
been formed by a combination of natural and human processes that embody an identifiable …

Over the last two decades intergovernmental organizations have supported the initiation of
National Forest Programs (NFPs): forums for joint deliberation by the state, private …

The goals of nature conservation have changed over the last decades, but setting aside
areas for nature protection is still a major part of environmental efforts globally. Protected …

Governance collaborations between public and private partners are increasingly used to
promote sustainable mountain development, yet information is limited on their nature and …

Ensuring sustainable carnivore populations while simultaneously sustaining active and
viable pastoral communities often creates conflicts that are difficult to resolve. This article …

Increasing competition over the world's forest resources will likely aggravate conflict, though
conflict should not be seen as bad per se. As the challenge is to develop institutions and …