Tag: forestry legislation

• Governing Africa’s forests in a globalized world

  Abstract: sl276slmult1In 2008, a workshop on forest governance and decentralization in Africa was held in Durban, South Africa, with the aim to support African decision-makers at diverse levels to better leverage governance transitions for the benefit of forest communities and society at large. Author(s): German, Laura A.; Karsenty, Alain; Tiani, Anne-Marie Source(s): , Earthscan forest…

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  January 1, 2010

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  Africa, africa south of sahara, community participation, decentralization in government, decision-making, forest management, forest policy, forestry, forestry industry, forestry legislation, Governance, tropical forests, tropical timber

• Potential for conflict : community forestry and decentralisation legislation in Nepal

  Abstract: Contradictions and conflicts in the Nepalese legislation regarding decentralization and the devolution of powers to local communities over forest resources are analysed. There is a need for more consultation between forest user groups and local, elected institutions. Author(s): Belbase, Narayan; Regmi, Dhrubesh Chandra Source(s): , Talking points; 1/02 38 p., ill., tabs, 25 cm…

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  January 1, 2002

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  community participation, Conflict, decentralization in government, environmental management, forest management, forestry, forestry legislation, Local Government, natural resources, natural resources policy, nepal