Forestry extension for local community development
1992
Inglesbirth, W.S.
The tropical forest resource varies widely and has the ability to supply a wide range of goods and services which are irreplaceable. This resource has the potential to meet basic needs by contributing to food security, maintaining the environment and providing employment, among other things. But, if this potential is to be fully realized, unplanned exploitation must be replaced by appropriate management. The growing interests in the contribution of sustainable forestry management to integrated rural development has had significant implications for forestry practices, especially for forestry extension. Forestry extension has now become a critical objective of many forestry programmes worldwide. If forests are expected to contribute more effectively in meeting the demands of a rural environment, forest services must work with people. In this regard, it becomes important to adequately provide the necessary knowledge and inputs for people participation in tree growing activities and in other forestry related community projects. Discusses some of the current concerns of forestry extension activities for local community development. Highlights the nature of community forestry; the current context into which forestry extension is to be placed; the functions and approach to extension and its staffing, organization and strategy.
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