Economic and Social Impact Evaluation of Community Forest Management Models in West African Rainforest Areas: Kenya Case Study

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Auteurs principaux: Mungai, Owen, Ngugi, Wangui, Kibet, Chepkiru
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author Mungai, Owen
Ngugi, Wangui
Kibet, Chepkiru
author_facet Mungai, Owen
Ngugi, Wangui
Kibet, Chepkiru
contents <p>Community forest management (CFM) models are increasingly adopted in West African rainforest areas to promote sustainable timber production and conservation. A mixed-methods approach combining field surveys, interviews with stakeholders, and econometric analysis to assess forest yields, community income, and socio-economic changes. Local communities reported an increase in average annual income of 15% compared to pre-CFM levels, attributed to diversified agroforestry practices integrated into CFM models. CFM models have contributed positively to local economies by diversifying livelihoods and fostering community engagement in forest conservation efforts. Policy recommendations include promoting equitable resource access and management rights for communities, enhancing institutional support for sustainable practices, and integrating traditional knowledge into modern forestry policies. Community Forest Management, West African Rainforest, Sustainable Timber Production, Economic Impact, Social Benefits</p>
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spellingShingle Economic and Social Impact Evaluation of Community Forest Management Models in West African Rainforest Areas: Kenya Case Study
Mungai, Owen
Ngugi, Wangui
Kibet, Chepkiru
African Geography
Community Forest Management
Sustainable Development
Ecological Economics
Participatory Action Research
Indigenous Knowledge Systems
Policy Evaluation
<p>Community forest management (CFM) models are increasingly adopted in West African rainforest areas to promote sustainable timber production and conservation. A mixed-methods approach combining field surveys, interviews with stakeholders, and econometric analysis to assess forest yields, community income, and socio-economic changes. Local communities reported an increase in average annual income of 15% compared to pre-CFM levels, attributed to diversified agroforestry practices integrated into CFM models. CFM models have contributed positively to local economies by diversifying livelihoods and fostering community engagement in forest conservation efforts. Policy recommendations include promoting equitable resource access and management rights for communities, enhancing institutional support for sustainable practices, and integrating traditional knowledge into modern forestry policies. Community Forest Management, West African Rainforest, Sustainable Timber Production, Economic Impact, Social Benefits</p>
title Economic and Social Impact Evaluation of Community Forest Management Models in West African Rainforest Areas: Kenya Case Study
topic African Geography
Community Forest Management
Sustainable Development
Ecological Economics
Participatory Action Research
Indigenous Knowledge Systems
Policy Evaluation
url https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18914922