Model Forests: An Approach to Implementing Social Forestry Internationally

Model Forests occupy the space between local communities and governments/decision makers. As such, they offer an approach to implementing broader social forestry values such as sustainable economic development, benefits sharing and biodiversity conservation within a defined framework. In June, the RMFN-Asia was invited to participate in the ASEAN Social Forestry Network Conference in Lao PDR to share information about the Model Forest approach to sustainability. Find the presentation given by Ms. Lourdes Wagan of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) of the Philippines below.