Key messages
- In Sabah, social forestry (SF) is part of the state’s sustainable forest management (SFM) strategy to achieve environmental, economic and social objectives.
- SF and SFM can be compatible because both recognize the importance of community participation in achieving sustainable use of forest resources.
- However, there is a gap in translating the SF concept to activities within the SFM approach and a lack of continuity.
- To strengthen the role of local communities in SFM through SF, there is a need for a platform enabling open discussion among relevant stakeholders, increasing awareness about the benefits of SF and securing adequate funding to conduct SF activities.
- This brief examines social forestry within four local communities of Tongod District.
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Publication year
2020
Authors
Johnlee, E.B.; Ibrahim, A.L.; Naito, D.; Lintangah, W.
Language
English
Keywords
social forestry, forest management
Geographic
Malaysia
Funders
Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC), Ministry for Foreign Affairs - Japan
