Abstract
Concern over massive losses of tropical forest in the Philippines has led to a reforestation program that includes contracts with local community organizations. Two projects are evaluated with respect to the objectives of the program, which were: to reverse deforestation and environmental degradation; to improve the well-being of communities by increasing income opportunities; and, to ensure a sustainable forest-based economic sector. The evaluation, first undertaken four years into the program, was based on information from a variety of sources, including the local community. The assessment highlights the importance of on-going community participation and identifies significant obstacles to meeting the program’s objectives.
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Espaldon, V.O., Smit, B. Community reforestation in the Philippines: An evaluation of community contracts. Knowledge and Policy 10, 34–42 (1997). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02912485
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02912485