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Livelihood Sustainability and Community Based Co-Management of Forest Resources in China: Changes and Improvement

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  • Haiyun Chen

    (Asian Institute of Technology, School of Environment, Resources and Development)

  • Ganesh Shivakoti

    (Asian Institute of Technology, School of Environment, Resources and Development)

  • Ting Zhu

    (Asian Institute of Technology, School of Environment, Resources and Development)

  • David Maddox

    (Sound Science LLC of USA)

Abstract

Community-based co-management (CBCM) has been applied in some communities near natural reserves in China. This paper uses Gansu Baishuijiang National Natural Reserve in China as a case study for livelihood improvements under CBCM projects. We demonstrate change from 2006 to 2010 in five classes of livelihood capital (social, human, natural, physical and financial capitals), illustrating the effectiveness of CBCM projects. Specifically, there are increases in mean family income and improvements in forest conservation. However, some problems in the design and implementation of CBCM projects remain, including the complicated social and political relationship between government and community, social exclusion and uneven application of benefits within communities, and the lack of integration of indigenous cultures and traditional beliefs. Attention for special groups in community and improving the design of CBCM Projects. Study shows that under the cooperation of government, CBCM projects and local community residents, the harmonious development of sustainable livelihood improvement and forest resources conservation will be an important trend in the future.

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  • Haiyun Chen & Ganesh Shivakoti & Ting Zhu & David Maddox, 2012. "Livelihood Sustainability and Community Based Co-Management of Forest Resources in China: Changes and Improvement," Environmental Management, Springer, vol. 49(1), pages 219-228, January.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:envman:v:49:y:2012:i:1:d:10.1007_s00267-011-9775-4
    DOI: 10.1007/s00267-011-9775-4
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