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Preferred term

community based forest management

Definition

  • [Rodel D. Lasco] Community-based forest management (CBFM) is a major strategy in managing forest lands in the Philippines. Forest and land management activities implemented in CBFM project sites include management of tropical forests (enrichment planting, timber stand improvement or TSI and limited harvesting), rehabilitation of degraded lands (reforestation, assisted natural regeneration (ANR)) and agroforestry... , "[Rodel D. LascoRemedios] Community-based forest management (CBFM) is the principal strategy in managing inhabited Ôforest landÕ in the Philippines. It involves the participation of local communities in various forestry activities to achieve sustainable forestry, advance social justice and improve socioeconomic welfare, and promote a stable and healthy environment...

Broader concept

Entry terms

  • CBFM
  • community based forest manage

Scope note

  • MS Academic Keywords

URI

http://vocabs.lter-europe.net/EnvThes/msa0248

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