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Forest Sector Reform

The reform process has gathered pace to develop a new forest law and associated norms. A civil society platform produced a detailed proposal on measures to improve transparency and governance, which need to be incorporated into the new framework. Read more...

Customary Rights

The state has shown little inclination to relinquish its control over forest resources. Customary rights are broadly recognised, but procedures are needed to institute them in practice as a way of resolving land disputes and protecting forests and rural livelihoods. Read more...

Small Logging Permits

Little public information is available on small logging permits, which have been closely linked to illegal logging activities. Civil society campaigns and monitoring led to the new Minister of Forests finally suspending all such permits until more rigorous regulations are introduced. Read more...

Allocation of Concessions

The Ministry of Forests and Wildlife has opened bidding for new logging concessions, including in protected areas, without conducting any prior consultation with local people. Although there is an Independent Observer, the process for allocating concessions needs greater transparency. Read more...

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