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Community and Legislation of New Forest Management: A Case Study on Participatory Forest Management Program in Kerala, India
Decentralization and devolution are existing trends in forest management. The transfer of power and authority from the national to local or village levels indicates this. Several factors encourage this trend, such as the local demand for benefits reaped from forests, equity between central and local...
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The Asian Scholar
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| Acceso en liña: | http://10.26.1.76/ks/005145.pdf |
| Summary: | Decentralization and devolution are existing trends in forest management. The transfer of power and
authority from the national to local or village levels indicates this. Several factors encourage this trend,
such as the local demand for benefits reaped from forests, equity between central and local politics, and
democratization.
The processes of decentralization and devolution have far-reaching implications for forest management
and the livelihood of communities living there. One positive aspect is that forests are now being utilized
with greater concern for sustainability and equity. This means greater participation for communities in
policy-and decision-making. Moreover, this also means a more equitable distribution of benefits between
communities and government. But decentralization also carries significant risks where important
requirements are not met. For example, there is a potential at the local level for adopting authority and
power in forest management. But the technical skills for proper implementation may be lacking. At the
initial phase, there may also be a need for assistance from the central government, whether in budget,
staff, or information.
This paper analyzes the implementation of forest management from the perspective of stakeholders,
looking at the interpretation and understanding of their power, their authority and responsibilities over
decentralized and devolved forests. |
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| Descrición Física: | Issue No.6 |