Author(s): Marrone Maria*
Community forests (CF) are widely regarded as the primary mechanism for strengthening community-management capacity in communal areas and promoting local economic development in an environmentally friendly way. The primary objective of this mechanism of forest management is to create an environment where residents can work cooperatively to sustainably extract the forest’s resources while preserving the area’s biodiversity and environment. Assessments of CF have been hindered by a lack of research connecting CF to socioeconomic or biological sustainability and a lack of measures for achieving good governance. Forests are not only a vital component of the Earth's ecosystems, but they are also home to millions of people worldwide. Forests provide critical ecosystem services, such as carbon sequestration, water regulation, and biodiversity conservation. However, forests are often threatened by unsustainable practices, including deforestation, degradation, and illegal logging. These threats have led to widespread social and environmental problems, including poverty, land degradation, and climate change.
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