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Learning on Governance in Forest Ecosystems: Lessons from Recent Research

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Type: Journal Article
Author: Tucker, Catherine
Journal: International Journal of the Commons
Volume: 4
Page(s): 687–706
Date: 2010
URI: https://hdl.handle.net/10535/6775
Sector: Forestry
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Subject(s): complexity
institutions
forests
forest management
governance and politics
sustainability
Abstract: "Research on forest governance has intensified in recent decades with evidence that efforts to mitigate deforestation and encourage sustainable management have had mixed results. This article considers the progress that has been made in understanding the range of variation in forest governance and management experiences. It synthesizes findings of recent interdisciplinary research efforts, which indicate that sustainable management of forest resources is associated with secure rights, institutions that fit the local context, and monitoring and enforcement. At the same time, the variability in local contexts and interactions of social, political, economic and ecological processes across levels and scales of analysis create uncertainties for the design and maintenance of sustainable forest governance. By identifying areas of progress, lessons learned, and gaps in knowledge, the discussion suggests priorities for further research."

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