World Forests: Policy and community development perspectives

Chowdhury, Mohammad Shaheed Hossain

This book dealt with a number of issues under the broad subject matter of protected area focusing on the policy of collaborative management as a means to augment the forest conservation activities and enhance community development in Bangladesh. Studies covered in the book emerged with the success stories of protected area co-management, both in terms of community development and biodiversity conservation. Significant level of development was noticed in the socio-economic conditions of the surrounding communities. Empowerment and improved social dignity of women participants signifies the initiation of co-management approach. The principles of participatory governance were found reasonably well reflected in legal and policy frameworks. Based on the lessons from the studies, a general metaphysical model, namely ‘Spider-web model of protected area co-management’ has been developed that can be potentially applicable in countries where local communities rely heavily on protected areas.

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Published by: Springer

Publication Date: 2014-07-30

Format: Hardcover

ISBN-13: 9783319081465

DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-08147-2

Dimensions: 235cm x155cm

Pages: 258