ABSTRACT Two-thirds of Britain’s forest area is privately owned. Thus, understanding private fore... more ABSTRACT Two-thirds of Britain’s forest area is privately owned. Thus, understanding private forest owners and managers, and their attitudes to uncertainty and change, is essential for the success of climate change adaptation policies.The aims of this study are to (1) assess how beliefs in climate change in the private sector have influenced forest management practices; (2) identify constraints related to changes in species choice and silvicultural systems; (3) analyse the implications for implementing climate change policy in forestry.Semi-structured interviews with key informants who provide advice to, or manage woodlands in, the private forest sector in north Wales.Woodland managers and some advisers are not generally convinced of a need to adapt. They feel the future is uncertain, more usually in relation to tree disease than to climate change itself. Species choice is the principle focus of adaptation activities and reveals a deep divide in opinion. Commercial advisors look to new exotics but are inhibited by absence of markets, while small-scale owners rely more on native genetic diversity.Findings that are likely to apply widely include: the influential role of forest agents in forest management decisions including species choice; lack of confidence in climate change predictions, and in markets; more immediate concerns about tree pests and diseases; demand for leadership from the public sector, and for engagement amongst the private sector. Further research is needed across a wider area to test the variability in relationship between attitudes and behaviours, and local conditions including climate change predictions.
Forest biodiversity conservation and management require knowledge of the resource, a particularly... more Forest biodiversity conservation and management require knowledge of the resource, a particularly challenging agenda when multiple stakeholders are involved. The expectations of participatory assessment methods are high, and the paper draws on experience from 55 countries shared through an internet conference, to explore the potential for synergy through multi-stakeholder participation. Recognizing the different cultures, livelihood contexts and information needs of
A wide range of institutions now participate in forest management coalitions with the aim of redu... more A wide range of institutions now participate in forest management coalitions with the aim of reducing poverty, including government forest services, local and international NGOs, international donor agencies, and local users associations. The vast majority of participatory forestry management has been described and documented from South Asia, with the remainder being largely based in other parts of Asia. There is
Abstract. This paper explores the evidence for successful participatory forest decision-making wh... more Abstract. This paper explores the evidence for successful participatory forest decision-making which uses computer-based tools. Both the technical and social complexity of forest decision-making are increasing, as managers seek to forecast and provide goods and ...
ABSTRACT Analyses of participation usually assume a dichotomy between 'instrumental&... more ABSTRACT Analyses of participation usually assume a dichotomy between 'instrumental' and 'transformative' approaches. However, this study of voluntary biological monitoring experiences and outcomes finds that they cannot be fitted into such a dichotomy. They can enhance ...
1 1 P Pr ri im ma ar ry y a au ut th ho or rs s o of f i in nd di iv vi id du ua al l c ch ha ap ... more 1 1 P Pr ri im ma ar ry y a au ut th ho or rs s o of f i in nd di iv vi id du ua al l c ch ha ap pt te er rs s 2 2 E Ed di it to or rs s
Community forestry is very much the fashion in forest policy and discourse. The majority of count... more Community forestry is very much the fashion in forest policy and discourse. The majority of countries in Asia, Africa, and Latin America now have policies that refer to community ownership or user rights, and arrangements for co-management. The experiences of ...
ABSTRACT Two-thirds of Britain’s forest area is privately owned. Thus, understanding private fore... more ABSTRACT Two-thirds of Britain’s forest area is privately owned. Thus, understanding private forest owners and managers, and their attitudes to uncertainty and change, is essential for the success of climate change adaptation policies.The aims of this study are to (1) assess how beliefs in climate change in the private sector have influenced forest management practices; (2) identify constraints related to changes in species choice and silvicultural systems; (3) analyse the implications for implementing climate change policy in forestry.Semi-structured interviews with key informants who provide advice to, or manage woodlands in, the private forest sector in north Wales.Woodland managers and some advisers are not generally convinced of a need to adapt. They feel the future is uncertain, more usually in relation to tree disease than to climate change itself. Species choice is the principle focus of adaptation activities and reveals a deep divide in opinion. Commercial advisors look to new exotics but are inhibited by absence of markets, while small-scale owners rely more on native genetic diversity.Findings that are likely to apply widely include: the influential role of forest agents in forest management decisions including species choice; lack of confidence in climate change predictions, and in markets; more immediate concerns about tree pests and diseases; demand for leadership from the public sector, and for engagement amongst the private sector. Further research is needed across a wider area to test the variability in relationship between attitudes and behaviours, and local conditions including climate change predictions.
Forest biodiversity conservation and management require knowledge of the resource, a particularly... more Forest biodiversity conservation and management require knowledge of the resource, a particularly challenging agenda when multiple stakeholders are involved. The expectations of participatory assessment methods are high, and the paper draws on experience from 55 countries shared through an internet conference, to explore the potential for synergy through multi-stakeholder participation. Recognizing the different cultures, livelihood contexts and information needs of
A wide range of institutions now participate in forest management coalitions with the aim of redu... more A wide range of institutions now participate in forest management coalitions with the aim of reducing poverty, including government forest services, local and international NGOs, international donor agencies, and local users associations. The vast majority of participatory forestry management has been described and documented from South Asia, with the remainder being largely based in other parts of Asia. There is
Abstract. This paper explores the evidence for successful participatory forest decision-making wh... more Abstract. This paper explores the evidence for successful participatory forest decision-making which uses computer-based tools. Both the technical and social complexity of forest decision-making are increasing, as managers seek to forecast and provide goods and ...
ABSTRACT Analyses of participation usually assume a dichotomy between 'instrumental&... more ABSTRACT Analyses of participation usually assume a dichotomy between 'instrumental' and 'transformative' approaches. However, this study of voluntary biological monitoring experiences and outcomes finds that they cannot be fitted into such a dichotomy. They can enhance ...
1 1 P Pr ri im ma ar ry y a au ut th ho or rs s o of f i in nd di iv vi id du ua al l c ch ha ap ... more 1 1 P Pr ri im ma ar ry y a au ut th ho or rs s o of f i in nd di iv vi id du ua al l c ch ha ap pt te er rs s 2 2 E Ed di it to or rs s
Community forestry is very much the fashion in forest policy and discourse. The majority of count... more Community forestry is very much the fashion in forest policy and discourse. The majority of countries in Asia, Africa, and Latin America now have policies that refer to community ownership or user rights, and arrangements for co-management. The experiences of ...
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