Comparison of sustainable forest management (SFM) trends at global and country levels: case study in Iran

2012 ◽  
Vol 23 (2) ◽  
pp. 311-317 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ghanbari Sajad ◽  
Kiomars Sefidi
Keyword(s):  
Forest Management ◽  
Sustainable Forest Management

Sustainable Forest Management for Mixed-Dipterocarp Forests: A Case Study in Southwest Sri Lanka

2011 ◽  
pp. 193-213 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mark S. Ashton ◽  
B. M. P. Singhakumara ◽  
Nimal Gunatilleke ◽  
Savitri Gunatilleke
Keyword(s):  
Forest Management ◽  
Sri Lanka ◽  
Sustainable Forest Management ◽  
Dipterocarp Forests

Monitoring and information reporting for sustainable forest management: An international multiple case study analysis

2005 ◽  
Vol 209 (3) ◽  
pp. 237-259 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gordon M. Hickey ◽  
John L. Innes ◽  
Robert A. Kozak ◽  
Gary Q. Bull ◽  
Ilan Vertinsky
Keyword(s):  
Forest Management ◽  
Sustainable Forest Management ◽  
Multiple Case Study ◽  
Study Analysis ◽  
Case Study Analysis ◽  
Information Reporting ◽  
Multiple Case

The effectiveness of public participation in forest management: A case study analysis of the Morice Innovative Forest Practices Agreement

2003 ◽  
Vol 79 (2) ◽  
pp. 329-341 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jason R Jabbour ◽  
David Balsillie
Keyword(s):  
Forest Management ◽  
Public Participation ◽  
Public Involvement ◽  
Sustainable Forest Management ◽  
Value Added ◽  
Public Access ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Forest Management Planning ◽  
Forest Practices

In recent decades, the context in which institutions of forest management make decisions to formulate management priorities has changed radically. Today, it is widely accepted that members of the public should be involved in decision-making. Despite a tremendous gain in support, however, previous literature remains critical of the design, implementation and effectiveness of public participation processes. In seeking to identify the attributes that constitute successful public participation, we conducted a critical assessment of a current process. This paper reveals the results of a case study of a land use and forest management planning initiative in central British Columbia. Our primary data include: document review; qualitative interviews with citizen members actively involved in the process (n = 14); and a random telephone survey (n = 100) of local residents (response rate = 45.6%). Through the application of six a priori evaluation criteria, we establish strengths, weaknesses and gaps of the process. Results of the study reflect a lack of institutional mechanisms in place to ensure appropriate public access and adequate representation. The findings also indicate that the incorporation of teamwork, collaborative learning and two-way information flow are important as a basis for constructive and effective public participation. Finally, we argue that the value added by such attributes can be enhanced through better design and facilitation at both the structural and operational levels. Key words: public participation, public involvement, public representation, sustainable forest management, Innovative Forest Practices Agreement

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