Kleinhans Fellowship for Community Forestry Research

Kleinhans Fellowship for Community Forestry Research;As governments worldwide recognize the importance of local stakeholders in forest management and conservation, decision‑making authority over natural resources is increasingly devolved to local communities.

Community Forest Enterprises (CFEs) are growing in number but face challenges in managing forest resources sustainably while remaining profitable and ensuring equitable use of financial returns. These challenges are intensified by pressures to convert forests to other uses.

Challenges Faced by CFEs