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AusAID investments pay dividends in Sri Lanka: The case of community based forest management  new

This article describes a pilot experiment of community engagement in forest protection and management supported under an AusAID funded project in Sri Lanka (ADGm 1 May 2008). It demonstrates the dividends for community engagement in forest management including its protection. Some significant lessons for wider applications as well as a few areas for future assistance under AusAID are also highlighted in the article.

http://www.developmentgateway.com.au/jahia/Jahia/pid/6770

(Added: Sat May 03 2008   Modified: Wed May 07 2008   Hits: 3)