The second in a two volume report dealing with the use of PRA in community forestry in Gujerat. This volume presents the results of a workshop on the use of PRA in assessing the use of forest resources, particularly non-timber forest products, discussing levels of interaction between people and the forest. PRA is used to gain a fast, accurate picture of the field sites, and as a basis for participatory planning. It is thought to be less useful for rigorous research, including micro-level economics and forest inventories. Large quantities of information were collected. The various techniques used are detailed, along with field examples of their use, and comments on their utilisation. Three comprehensive case studies are presented, with management implications, and the final section deals with potential collaborative management systems.
Publication year:
1992
Interest groups:
This article will be of use to foresters concerned with practical training in PRA, particularly practitioners and fieldworkers at the district and community level.
Holdings:
IDS
Publisher reference:
Joint Forest Management Support Programme, Society for the Promotion of Wastelands Development