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Community engagement in the governance of Cambodian recreation forests

Date
24 Dec 2024
Authors
Emerson Carias Padilla, Alessandra Giuliani, Kang Subhadd Kanniya, Vuth Lay Heang, Tol Sokchea, Kalyan Hou, Jérémie Gilliéron
Publisher
Forest Policy and Economics, Elsevier
Serial No.
0000476
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Effective governance of Cambodia's recreational forests depends on strong stakeholder collaboration, improved institutional frameworks and active community participation. This paper emphasizes the importance of addressing policy implementation gaps and strengthening financial and service management skills. The research highlights how actively engaging key, yet currently disengaged, stakeholders is crucial for achieving sustainability and economic viability in these forest areas.