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Social forestry for sustainable forest management (SFM): A case study in Tongod District, Sabah

Year: 2020

Type: book

Abstract: Key messages In Sabah, social forestry (SF) is part of the state’s sustainable forest management (SFM) strategy to achieve environmental, economic and social objectives. SF and SFM can be compatible because both recognize the importance of community participation in achieving sustainable use of forest resources. However, there is a gap in translating the SF concept to activities within the SFM approach and a lack of continuity. To strengthen the role of local communities in SFM through SF, there is a need for a platform enabling open discussion among relevant stakeholders, increasing awareness about the benefits of SF and securing adequate funding to conduct SF activities. This brief examines social forestry within four local communities of Tongod District.

Source: Center for International Forestry Research (CIFOR) eBooks

DOI: 10.17528/cifor/007647

Authors: Johnlee E.B., Ibrahim A.L., Naito D., Lintangah W.

Institutions: Universiti of Malaysia Sabah, Kyoto University, Center for International Forestry Research, Centre for International Forestry Research, Center for International Forestry Research

Language: English

Topic: Conservation, Biodiversity, and Resource Management

Subfield: Global and Planetary Change

Field: Environmental Science

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDG: Life on land

Open Access status: hybrid

Funders: Universiti Malaysia Sabah, Direktion für Entwicklung und Zusammenarbeit