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The study was undertaken in Tanzania to assess the effect of some macro-economic policies on livelihood strategies for households within or in close proximity in miombo woodlands. The focus was on how their responses are impacting on the management and use of the woodlands. Data were collected at...


Monela, G.C.Kajembe, G.C.Kaoneka, A.R.S.Kowero, G.S.[Household livelihood strategies in the miombo woodlands of Tanzania: emerging trends]Household livelihood strategies in the miombo woodlands of Tanzania: emerging trends

The growing demand for construction and fuel wood and the wide adaptation of Eucalyptus to the different agro-ecological zones of the country are resulting in increased plantation of Eucalyptus by smallholders, but the policy environment in Ethiopia discourages farmers from planting this exotic. ...


Mekonnen, Z.Kassa, H.Lemenh, M.Campbell, Bruce M.[The role and management of Eucalyptus in Lode Hetosa district, central Ethiopia]The role and management of Eucalyptus in Lode Hetosa district, central Ethiopia
Autor: Wunder, Sven

Within the new array of 'green' products and services, ecotourism claims to combine environmental responsibility with the generation of local economic benefits that will have both a development impact and serve as conservation incentives. Economic incentives are imperative for nature conservation...


Wunder, Sven[Ecotourism and economic incentives: an empirical approach]Ecotourism and economic incentives: an empirical approach

A study of the woodcraft sector in Zimbabwe was conducted to understand the potential role of NTFP commercialisation in rural households. Zimbabwe experienced an uosurge in the marketing of wodcarvings and other craft articles during the 1990s. Possible social and ecological impacts originating f...


Braedt, O.Campbell, Bruce M.[NTFP commercialisation in Zimbabwe]NTFP commercialisation in Zimbabwe

The changing role of forests in people’s livelihoods in frontier areas is important from the perspective of poverty alleviation and forest conservation. This study explores the link between expanding economic opportunities, forest dependence, and welfare in 73 villages. Village economic options, ...


Dewi, S.Belcher, B.Puntodewo, A.[Village economic opportunity, forest dependence, and rural livelihoods in East Kalimantan, Indonesia]Village economic opportunity, forest dependence, and rural livelihoods in East Kalimantan, Indonesia
Engel, S.Palmer, C.[Who owns the right? The determinants of community benefits from logging in Indonesia]Who owns the right? The determinants of community benefits from logging in Indonesia

There is an increasing interest in understanding the role forest products and forest resource management in rural livelihoods and poverty reduction strategies. This study investigates the contribution of forest resources to the livelihoods of rural households under a participatory management arra...


Yemiru, T.Roos, A.Campbell, Bruce M.Bohlin, F.[Forest incomes and poverty alleviation under participatory forest management in the Bale Highlands, Southern Ethiopia]Forest incomes and poverty alleviation under participatory forest management in the Bale Highlands, Southern Ethiopia

The biodiversity and climate consequences of oil palm (Elaeis guineensis) expansion across South East Asia have received considerable attention. The human side of the issue, highlighted with reports of negative livelihood outcomes and rights abuses by oil palm companies, has also led to controver...


Rist, L.Feintrenie, L.Levang, P.[The livelihood impacts of oil palm: smallholders in Indonesia]The livelihood impacts of oil palm: smallholders in Indonesia

While mineral exploitation can provide significant income and employment, it may negatively impact the environment, being ultimately detrimental to livelihoods in the long term. The consequences of mining are of concern in high value forest ecosystems such as the Sangha Tri-National (TNS) landsca...


Ingram, V.Tieguhong, J.C.Schure, J.Nkamgnia, E.M.Tadjuidje, M. H.[Where artisanal mines and forest meet: socio-economic and environmental impacts in the Congo Basin]Where artisanal mines and forest meet: socio-economic and environmental impacts in the Congo Basin

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