Common Property Forest Management Systems in Mali: Resistance and Vitality under Pressure

Abstract

"This article presents evidence, gathered through a number of rapid rural appraisals, on local initiatives in common property forest management systems in the Fifth Region of Mali. The appraisals are based on a series of in-depth studies conducted over the past five years by several non-governmental organizations (notably the Near East Foundation, CARE/Mali and SOS Sahel)."