CONFLICTOS NORMATIVOS ASOCIADOS CON EL DERECHO DE PROPIEDAD DE LAS COMUNIDADES INDÍGENAS Y AFRO EN ÁREAS DE BOSQUES, ZONA COSTERA DE COLOMBIA

The implementation of the United Nations strategy for “Reducing emissions from deforestation and forest degradation (REDD)” as a mitigation measure to the effects of climate change on forest areas of Colombia, finds support for implementation of international conventions of which the country is part. The methodology applied in REDD projects has conflicts with current regulatory framework, related to the collective ownership of indigenous and afro communities. This paper focus on communities property rights vs. potential REDD forests and their good and environmental services. Conclusions show that the law on coastal areas against forest resource use is limited in Colombia and requires to improve scientific research on normative and regulatory processes focus on economic instruments for biodiversity uses, in order to reduce or take into account the impacts on communities property rights.

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Using Land Cover Change to Predict Forest Degradation Pressure Points, Eastern Mau Forest, Kenya

International Letters of Natural Sciences ◽

10.18052/www.scipress.com/ilns.71.17 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 71 ◽

pp. 17-33

Author(s):

Antony Oduya Ndubi

Keyword(s):

Land Cover ◽

Land Cover Change ◽

Resource Use ◽

Forest Degradation ◽

Forest Resource ◽

Plantation Forest ◽

Bare Ground ◽

Crop Cultivation ◽

Plantation Forests ◽

Eastern Mau

Land cover change in any ecosystem vary in space and time. The study analyzed spatial-temporal land cover change to predict forest degradation pressure points in Eastern Mau Forest Reserve. The study objectives were to determine types and amount of spatial-temporal land cover change; land cover change drivers and; forest resources use sustainability. The study used mixed sample survey design involving purposive sampling of spatial data and cluster sampling of forest resource use data. Primary data included ground control points, field validation data and forest resource use data. Secondary data included Landsat imagery, forest and administration boundaries and settlements data. Analysis was done for 1986-2014 period using Remote Sensing and Geographical Information System. The analysis techniques used included object based image segmentation and classification, accuracy assessment and land cover change detection. Land cover types in Eastern Mau Forest consisted of indigenous forest, shrubland, grassland, plantation forest, cultivated fields, bare ground and built-up area. The analysis results depicted that cultivated fields coverage increased from 1% to 47%. Indigenous and plantation forests decreased from 43% to 36% and 34% to 7% respectively. Grassland and shrubland decreased from 16% to 8% and 6% to 2% respectively. Bare ground and built up area had a change of less than 1% each. Causes of pressure that lead to forest degradation included crop cultivation, settlement construction, livestock grazing, charcoal burning, firewood collection, logging, bee keeping and medicinal herbs extraction. Land cover change was more on the eastern side than on the western side. Indigenous and plantation forests were likely to disappear if cropland and built up area expansions were to remain unchecked. The study recommendations were: resettlement activities be eliminated in the Eastern Mau Forest; excision of forest land for crop cultivation should be discouraged; and scientific research should be carried out on sustainable plantation forest activities.

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Examining Patterns and Impacts of Forest Resource Extraction and Forest Degradation in Tropical Dry Forests

Practice, Progress, and Proficiency in Sustainability - Handbook of Research on the Conservation and Restoration of Tropical Dry Forests ◽

10.4018/978-1-7998-0014-9.ch009 ◽

2020 ◽

pp. 171-192

Author(s):

Pooja Choksi

Keyword(s):

Resource Use ◽

Forest Degradation ◽

Population Pressure ◽

Tropical Dry Forests ◽

Resource Extraction ◽

Forest Resource ◽

Dry Forests ◽

The People ◽

Nuanced Understanding ◽

The Impact

Forest degradation is attributed to the excessive use of forest resources and extraction, whether for subsistence or commercial purposes. With an increase in human population pressure on forests, forest degradation is becoming a concern for the conservation of biodiversity. The high human dependence on tropical dry forests underscores the need for a complete understanding of the interaction of humans and these forests to ensure their persistence and the wellbeing of the people who depend on these resources. This chapter examines forest resource use and degradation to provide a nuanced understanding of forest degradation and the impact of forest resource use.

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The Consequences of Forest Resource Use Conflict over Villagers� Livelihood (Bang Pang Eka, Mae Ram Watershed, Northern Thailand)

i-manager’s Journal on Management ◽

10.26634/jmgt.6.2.1715 ◽

2011 ◽

Vol 6 (2) ◽

pp. 11-22

Author(s):

Dereje Teklemariam Gebremeskel ◽

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Girma Tegene Demessie ◽

Keyword(s):

Resource Use ◽

Forest Resource ◽

Northern Thailand

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Property Rights and Efficiency of Markets for Environmental Services

SSRN Electronic Journal ◽

10.2139/ssrn.1377715 ◽

2009 ◽

Author(s):

Graciela Chichilnisky

Keyword(s):

Property Rights ◽

Environmental Services

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Impacts of Forest Resource Use Conflicts on Conservation Efforts within Enderit Forest Block in Mau Forest Complex, Kenya

European Journal of Geography ◽

10.48088/ejg.s.kit.11.1.153.163 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 11 (3) ◽

pp. 153-163

Author(s):

Shadrack Mulei KITHIIA ◽

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Robert Kipkemoi KOECH ◽

Keyword(s):

Resource Use ◽

Forest Conservation ◽

Sustainable Use ◽

Forest Resource ◽

Quantitative And Qualitative Research ◽

Forest Dependency ◽

The Government ◽

Sustainable Conservation ◽

The Relationship

This paper examined the relationship between forest resource use conflicts and conservation, which are contemporary issues in the field of environment conservation. The study was carried out in Enderit forest block, Mau forest Complex. The study findings indicate that the forest block has lost considerable vegetation cover in the recent past due to resource use conflict which in turn attracted conservation efforts from various stakeholders. The identified conflicts not only threaten the sustainability of these efforts but also community livelihoods that depend on this vital resource in the long term. The study therefore sought to establish the types of forest resource use conflicts, identify the stakeholders and their areas of focus and examine how the forest resource conflicts are affecting forest conservation efforts. Both quantitative and qualitative research methods were used. The results indicate that there exist various forms of conflicts within the forest block while various actors are involved in the forest conservation efforts. However, despite the concerted conservation efforts, there existing forest resource use conflicts that frustrate these efforts and slow the implementation of conservation programs. Based on the findings, the study recommends that for sustainable conservation of the forest block, the Government and the stakeholders should put in place policy measures aiming at increasing income and generating off-farm employment activities for the forest adjacent communities. This will reduce forest dependency and consequently enhance biodiversity conservation and sustainable use of the forest resources.

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Forest Resource Use by People in Protected Areas and its Implications for Biodiversity Conservation: The Case of Bandhavgarh National Park in India

Land Use, Nature Conservation and the Stability of Rainforest Margins in Southeast Asia ◽

10.1007/978-3-662-08237-9_13 ◽

2004 ◽

pp. 239-251

Author(s):

Puja Sawhney ◽

Stefanie Engel

Keyword(s):

Protected Areas ◽

Biodiversity Conservation ◽

Resource Use ◽

National Park ◽

Forest Resource

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Status and Opportunities for Forest Resources Management Using Geospatial Technologies in Northeast India

Advances in Environmental Engineering and Green Technologies - Spatial Information Science for Natural Resource Management ◽

10.4018/978-1-7998-5027-4.ch011 ◽

2020 ◽

pp. 206-224

Author(s):

Kasturi Chakraborty ◽

Thota Sivasankar ◽

Junaid Mushtaq Lone ◽

K. K. Sarma ◽

P. L. N. Raju

Keyword(s):

Remote Sensing ◽

Forest Degradation ◽

Resource Assessment ◽

Economic Benefits ◽

Remote Sensing And Gis ◽

Forest Resource ◽

Forest Density ◽

North East ◽

Endemic Medicinal Plant ◽

Forest Resources Management

The forest resource of North East Region (NER) of India is a store house of several unique, endangered, endemic, medicinal plant, bamboo, etc. species in diverse forest type and high forest density. Several authors and organizations have contributed to the study of the richness and diversity distributed in different forest types and forest density. This chapter attempts to highlight the uniqueness of the forest of NER and the role of geospatial technology and presents various interesting studies pertaining to the region as an input to forest resource assessment. Remote sensing and GIS have an important role in NER forest resource assessment, management, and conservation. Various studies carried out with the help of remote sensing and GIS technology have highlighted the ongoing forest degradation and deforestation taking place in this region due to developmental activity and economic benefits. There is continuous improvement in the forest estimates from coarse resolution satellite data to unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) in the recent times.

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