The way forests around the world are managed is undergoing radical change. In the UK, local communities are buying forested land, to preserve forests for the greater benefit of society. In the developing world, forestry commissions are actively empowering villagers to engage in forest management and…
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Transcript -- A short introduction to this album.
How communities in Himachel Pradesh were empowered to take responsibility for the management of their natural resources.
Transcript -- How communities in Himachel Pradesh were empowered to take responsibility for the management of their natural resources.
How the communities within Himachel Pradesh have decided to manage their natural resources. The issues and conflicts that arose, and how they were dealt with.
Transcript -- How the communities within Himachel Pradesh have decided to manage their natural resources. The issues and conflicts that arose, and how they were dealt with.
Looking at how different communities are working together to benefit each other, in the present and in the future.
Transcript -- Looking at how different communities are working together to benefit each other, in the present and in the future.
The story of the first and largest community-owned forest in Scotland.
Transcript -- The story of the first and largest community-owned forest in Scotland.
The first community in Scotland to enter into a management partnership with the Forestry Commission. Members reflect on their journey and talk about the future.
Transcript -- The first community in Scotland to enter into a management partnership with the Forestry Commission. Members reflect on their journey and talk about the future.
TU870 course team member Giles Mohan explains why the case studies were selected and unpicks some of the major issues that emerge.
Transcript -- TU870 course team member Giles Mohan explains why the case studies were selected and unpicks some of the major issues that emerge.