Evolution of Community Forest Management Approach in Thailand and Its Policy Implications
Community forest management(CFM)presents a good prospect in sustaining community livelihoods and protecting natural environment,which is regarded by the Thai government as an important tool for promoting national development.This paper reviews the evolution history of CFM approach in Thailand,analyzes its practical experience from the four aspects of CFM management concept,management system,network establishment and reform process from the traditional Thai cultural perspective of the Sufficiency Economy Philosophy(SEP),and summarizes the shortcomings and challenges of Thai CFM approach.This study provides China with a novel perspective to improve the forestry management.It is of practical significance for China to promote Sino-Thai cooperation in forestry and enhance the sustainable forest management in the future.
community forest managementcommunity forestrymanagement approachThailand
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