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Type:
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Conference Paper |
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Author:
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Ongugo, Paul; Njuguna, Jane |
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Conference:
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The Commons in an Age of Global Transition: Challenges, Risks and Opportunities, the Tenth Biennial Conference of the International Association for the Study of Common Property |
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Location:
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Oaxaca, Mexico |
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Conf. Date:
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August 9-13 |
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Date:
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2004 |
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URI:
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https://hdl.handle.net/10535/1658
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Sector:
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Forestry |
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Region:
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Africa |
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Subject(s):
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IASC
forestry
forest management
community forestry
decentralization
co-management
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Abstract:
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"This paper presents interim results from data collected from 6 sites in 6 forests where [environmental self-help groups and forestry] associations have been formed. The results give analysis of the rationale for the formation of forest associations their objectives, activities and achievements as well as obstacles in their management. The formation of associations by the forest adjacent communities is their response to the effects of decentralisation in the Kenyan forestry sector. The range of activities in which the communities are involved through their associations show that decentralisation efforts have the potential to improve the condition of Kenyas forests and woodlands. This will be assured when the forest adjacent communities are involved in the management of the forests and woodlands in order to supplement the efforts of the Forest Department. The parameters assessed are the estimated amounts of extractions levels in the seven forests between 2000 and 2002. These are Loitokitok, Kedowa, Upper Imenti, Thimlich, Aberdares, Got Ramogi and Tugen Hills. Results from the study show a general decrease in the availability of major forest products. This was the main reason why those communities who live adjacent to the six forests formed associations through which they could bargain for better management of the forests.
"Even though the forests are located in different agro- ecological zones, the forest adjacent communities experienced similar problems, responded in similar ways and with similar objectives to address the identified problems."
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