Socio-economic and ecological outcomes of community based forest management: A case study from Tobé-Kpobidon forest in Benin, Western Africa

摘要: Community forestry, promoted as a “win–win” forest management strategy yielded variety of results that includes both failure and relative success. The willingness government to hold control over resources while transferring only part property rights local communities is one the major constraints. Therefore, there need explore alternative approaches, which enhance position accountability in community management. This study evaluated socio-economic ecological outcomes forestry context important conceded communities. was conducted using focus groups discussions, income evaluation assessment their dynamics. Findings showed institutional design with partially empowered reduced threats improving condition resources. approach also positive economic enabled bordering populations make up 25% global annual from forest. However, sustainability this scheme mostly limited by financial dependency on non-governmental organization, institutions discrepancy benefits sharing among users.