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Environmental Studies
Bishnu Hari Poudyal, Dil Bahadur Khatri, Dinesh Paudel, Kristina Marquardt, Sanjaya Khatri
Summary: Nepal is undergoing a major socio-economic transition in rural areas, resulting in changes in forest management practices and new forest-people relationships. Community forests are experience an ecological transition, leading to new patterns of forest growth, regeneration, and diversity. The transition of forest is influenced by shifting local collective actions in community forestry, which are shaped by the changing socio-economic dynamics in rural areas. However, these changes are highly differentiated and variable.
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Forestry
Susana Aguilar-Martinez, Esteban Valtierra-Pacheco
Summary: The study aimed to assess the level of governance about the management and conservation of the forest of the agrarian community of San Miguel Topilejo in Southern Mexico City. Findings showed low social capital, lack of cohesion between community members; lack of cooperation and coordination in community collective action; and basic, non-specialized structure of positions and roles in the organization.
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Environmental Sciences
Zamora-Rendon Arantxa, Monzon-Alvarado Claudia, Cortina-Villar Sergio, Molina Rosales Dolores
Summary: This study critically evaluates the design and implementation of a community-based land management governmental program in three communities in Calakmul, Campeche, Mexico, focusing on participatory methods and techniques, social inclusion, and decision-making procedures. The findings indicate the promotion of participation under method tyranny, group tyranny, and decision-making tyranny. Strategies to avoid such tyrannical participatory processes are discussed, including questioning the necessity, timing, and strategy of promoting participation, as well as adaptively designing and implementing mechanisms that foster meaningful participation in territorial planning.
ENVIRONMENTAL DEVELOPMENT
(2022)
Article
Environmental Studies
Matthew Jurjonas, Leticia Merino Perez, James Robson, Alfredo Esteban Tadeo Noble
Summary: Rural commons face challenges from environmental, demographic, and economic changes, as well as political and regulatory burdens. Youth in rural areas experience limited economic opportunities, low and unstable incomes, and few retirement benefits associated with forest work, which diminishes their interest in the forestry sector.
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Environmental Studies
Timothy Cadman, Tek Maraseni, Upama Ashish Koju, Anita Shrestha, Sikha Karki
Summary: This paper investigates forest management and sustainability issues in Nepal, focusing on the governance of the community forest user group initiative. It provides a literature review on the historical and current situation of forest governance in Nepal, explores the impacts of unsustainable logging and the World Bank Report, and analyzes stakeholder attitudes. It also presents a case study on applying sustainability standards in protecting Nepal's Red Panda while promoting sustainable forest management and community development.
Review
Biodiversity Conservation
Safiullah Khurram, Mohammad Nasir Shalizi, Mujtaba Bashari, Kofi Akamani, John W. Groninger
Summary: The Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan (GIRoA) initiated community-based forest governance and local capacity building for natural resource management during their rule from 2002 to 2021. The efforts were in response to community aspirations to protect and restore degraded local forests. Legislation was passed to enable forest protection and management through the formation of Forest Management Associations (FMAs) by local community user groups. Despite the change in political administration, the influence of the GIRoA era may have lasting impacts on rural communities and their natural resources.
ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION
(2023)
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Economics
Mohammed B. Degnet, Edwin van der Werf, Verina Ingram, Justus Wesseler
Summary: This study examines the perceptions of local communities regarding their participation in activities of forest plantations in Mozambique. The results show that communities adjacent to certified plantations are more likely to perceive their participation. However, there is no significant difference in terms of satisfaction and benefits between communities near certified and non-certified plantations.
FOREST POLICY AND ECONOMICS
(2022)
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Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Sergio Villamayor-Tomas, Annika Hermann, Laura van der Lingen, Tanya Hayes
Summary: In the past few decades, the scope of governance solutions for environmental problems has expanded significantly. This paper examines experiences that combine community-based natural resource management and market-based solutions, referred to as community-based environmental markets (CBEMs). The similarities and differences in these experiences highlight the importance of generating new theory on CBEMs that goes beyond existing theories and allows for comparisons across different resource contexts.
CURRENT OPINION IN ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY
(2022)
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Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
I. D. K. S. D. Ariyawanshe, Miho Fujimura, A. H. M. S. W. B. Abeyrathne, Tsuji Kazunari
Summary: This study examines the dynamics of collective action across multiple social and spatial scales within Village-Tank-Cascade Systems (VTCS) in Sri Lanka. The findings show that local communities engage in collective action to address common challenges, contributing to climate change adaptation, livelihood support, risk or emergency preparedness, and promoting social identity. Economic incentives, rules, and fines imposed by Farmers' Organizations (FOs) drive the current collective activities at the village tank scale. However, individualistic resource uses occur in the absence of legitimate regulatory mechanisms.
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Environmental Studies
Roberta Amaral de Andrade, Mario Sacomano Neto, Silvio Eduardo Alvarez Candido
Summary: To overcome barriers to the legalization of forest resources, communities need to create a social movement dynamic and seize opportunities presented by external interferences. Skilled social actors must mobilize powerful supporters to accumulate necessary resources for advancing the legalization process.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLITICS
(2022)
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Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Morgana Lizzio-Wilson, Emma F. Thomas, Winnifred R. Louis, Brittany Wilcockson, Catherine E. Amiot, Fathali M. Moghaddam, Craig McGarty
Summary: Extensive research has identified factors influencing collective action participation, but less is known about how collective action outcomes shape engagement in social movements over time. The study indicates that success unified supporters of change, while failure created subgroups among opponents. Different reactions were predicted by varying levels of social identification, group efficacy, and anger.
PSYCHOLOGICAL SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
David Wilkie, Michael Painter
Summary: Social cohesion is a common attribute of successful community forest management efforts, while shared identity is the most important contributor to cohesion. Successful community forest conservation efforts manifest all of Ostrom's eight design principles. Timely and competent support from national authorities is essential in helping communities effectively exercise their rights.
CONSERVATION SCIENCE AND PRACTICE
(2021)
Article
Development Studies
Michael Murunga, Stefan Partelow, Annette Breckwoldt
Summary: Fisheries in Kenya are undergoing social-ecological changes that impact their governance through co-management. Leadership, gear technology, market dynamics, trust, cultural dependencies, and past experiences play key roles in explaining different outcomes of fisheries co-management. Early events such as conflicts may undermine collective action and sustainable resource use in fisheries co-management.
Review
Social Issues
Robert de Neufville, Seth D. Baum
Summary: This paper focuses on introducing fundamental concepts related to AI and reviewing the literature on AI collective action, emphasizing different types of collective action scenarios, AI race situations, and solutions to collective action problems.
TECHNOLOGY IN SOCIETY
(2021)
Article
Political Science
David Muchlinski
Summary: Developing states lacking a monopoly over the use of force are often viewed as failing to meet the ideal Weberian sovereign type, but devolving important state functions to subnational actors can be a rational strategy for these states to provide public goods effectively. The case study demonstrates that subnational communities are capable of providing public goods, and the role of property rights within institutions is crucial in driving behavior consistent with the provision of public and private goods. This study highlights a unique strategy of subnational governance and public goods provision in developing states that are not yet able to effectively provide important public goods.
AMERICAN POLITICAL SCIENCE REVIEW
(2021)
Article
Forestry
Qingqing Liu, Zhijun Huang, Xiangqing Ma, Mulualem Tigabu, Xianshuang Xing, Shaofei Jin, Bo Liu
Summary: In this study, the effects of different light qualities on Cunninghamia lanceolata seedlings were investigated, showing significant impacts on seedling growth and development. Red light and far-red light were found to promote height increment, while blue light was unfavorable for root growth. Different light qualities also had varying effects on leaf area enlargement, root growth, axillary bud number, and stem elongation in the seedlings. Manipulating light quality and wavelength in controlled environments may enhance forest production efficiency and quality.
Article
Forestry
Ana Mariscal, Mulualem Tigabu, Patrice Savadogo, Per Christer Oden
Summary: This study investigates the regeneration status of cloud forests in Ecuador, the integration between traditional ecological knowledge (TEK) and ecological science-based approaches, and the importance of ecosystem-plant-animal interaction for forest restoration projects. The results show significant differences in species richness and stem density in gaps, with the stem density of Chusquea sp. being an important factor. Informants identified socio-ecologically important species and recommended rare species for future planting. Traditional ecological knowledge can provide valuable insights for reconnecting isolated cloud forest fragments.
Review
Plant Sciences
Shikai Zhang, Wang Zhan, Heng Zhang, Shuanglin Song, Xibin Qu, Jiayi Wang, Mulualem Tigabu, Xiang Li, Qinhui Zhang, Minghui Zhao, Huanzhen Liu, Xiyang Zhao
Summary: This article reviews the research progress on genetic improvements of Juglans mandshurica and suggests future directions for improvement. Juglans mandshurica is an economically and ecologically valuable species, and genetic improvement plays a crucial role in enhancing production efficiency and obtaining superior varieties.
PHYTON-INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF EXPERIMENTAL BOTANY
(2022)
Article
Plant Sciences
Xiang Li, Kewei Cai, Qiushuang Zhao, Hanxi Li, Xuelai Wang, Mulualem Tigabu, Ronald Sederoff, Wenjun Ma, Xiyang Zhao
Summary: This study sequenced and analyzed the needle transcriptomes of three major five-needle pines in northeast China to understand their genetic differentiation, evolutionary history, and adaptation to the environment. The results provide valuable insights into the genetic improvement of five-needle pines and the adaptation and evolution of Pinus species.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Forestry
Xiaoting Liu, Zhimin Lu, Jingui Wu, Yuchun Yang, Shuchun Li, Lin Wu, Qingshan Xu, Qi Yu, Li Zhao, Jian Sun, Wei Zheng, Mulualem Tigabu, Xiyang Zhao
Summary: To evaluate and select elite breeding materials, the growth and wood characteristics of 33-year-old Pinus koraiensis clones and families were measured and analyzed. The results showed significant variation in growth and wood traits, with clonal effects having a higher impact than family effects. The selected superior materials for improved growth and wood production were identified using the membership function method. The results provide valuable insights for improving breeding programs and genetic improvement of P. koraiensis.
JOURNAL OF FORESTRY RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Ziyan Huang, Yuanfan Ma, Xiaoyu Zhan, Haichuan Lin, Chenyue Zheng, Mulualem Tigabu, Futao Guo
Summary: This study analyzed the emission characteristics of fine particulate matter (PM2.5) from the combustion of herbaceous combustible materials with different moisture contents (0%, 15%, and 30%) using an indoor biomass combustion analysis device. The results showed that the PM2.5 emission factor significantly increased with the increase of moisture content of combustible materials, and the main elemental components of PM2.5 were K, Zn, Ca, Mg, and Na. Additionally, there was a correlation between the elemental composition of PM2.5 and that of herbaceous combustibles.
Article
Plant Sciences
Qi-yan Li, Chen-lu Zhu, Jun-bao Yu, Xin-yi Wu, Si-qi Huang, Fan Yang, Mulualem Tigabu, Xiao-long Hou
Summary: This study investigated the response of the soil bacterial community and physicochemical properties of D. dichotoma to different vegetation restoration stages using high-throughput sequencing technology. The results showed significant changes in soil physicochemical properties during vegetation restoration, while soil bacterial diversity increased but stability remained constant. Vegetation restoration influenced soil bacteria by improving soil physicochemical properties, leading to increased bacterial diversity.
JOURNAL OF SOIL SCIENCE AND PLANT NUTRITION
(2023)
Article
Forestry
Wenxin Chen, Huaying Hu, Kate Heal, Saran Sohi, Mulualem Tigabu, Weijuan Qiu, Chuifan Zhou
Summary: Studying the changes and linkages between dissolved organic matter (DOM) and microorganisms in soils during vegetation restoration helps to understand the role of vegetation restoration in soil carbon sequestration and improve understanding of the global soil carbon cycle.
Article
Plant Sciences
Rui Xu, Shundan Cheng, Jing Zhou, Mulualem Tigabu, Xiangqing Ma, Ming Li
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the relationship between leaf functional traits and C, N, P stoichiometry of Chinese fir from different geographical provenances, as well as their relationship with the main environmental factors. The results showed significant differences in intraspecific leaf traits among provenances, and these differences were related to geographical origin and environmental factors. These findings are important for evaluating the species' adaptation to climate change and developing long-term conservation strategies.
Article
Ecology
Song Yang, Aicong Zeng, Mulualem Tigabu, Guangyu Wang, Zhen Zhang, He Zhu, Futao Guo
Summary: Understanding the impact of drought on fire dynamics is crucial for assessing the potential effects of climate change on wildfire activity in China. This study used multiple linear regression models to link burned area during mainland China's fire season from 2001 to 2019 to concurrent drought, antecedent drought, and time trend. The findings indicate spatial variation in wildfire occurrence, with Northeast China, North China, and Central China regions being identified as the primary areas. Concurrent and antecedent drought conditions have varying effects across regions, and the regression models show notable predictive power.
Article
Ecology
Liyan Wang, Yangyang Sun, Jing Li, Mulualem Tigabu, Qingli Xu, Xiangqing Ma, Ming Li
Summary: This study analyzed the rhizosphere soil nutrients and bacterial diversity of four broad-leaved tree species underplanted in Chinese fir plantation with different stand density levels. The results showed that rhizosphere soil nutrient contents and bacterial diversity decreased with increasing stand density, and M. macclurei and S. superba had higher nutrient contents and bacterial diversity. Therefore, a low density (900 stems ha(-1)) Chinese fir plantation underplanted with M. macclurei and S. superba is suitable for establishing a mixed forest, which can promote better tree growth and maintain soil fertility for sustainable forest management.
FRONTIERS IN FORESTS AND GLOBAL CHANGE
(2023)
Article
Ecology
Mao Wei, Xinbin Guo, Yuanfan Ma, Mulualem Tigabu, Wenxia Zheng, Mengxia Liu, Futao Guo
Summary: By analyzing the responses of tree rings to forest fires, specifically the radial growth and element concentrations, this study aimed to investigate the relationship between trees and fires.
FRONTIERS IN FORESTS AND GLOBAL CHANGE
(2023)
Article
Ecology
Xiaoyu Zhan, Yuanfan Ma, Ziyan Huang, Chenyue Zheng, Haichuan Lin, Mulualem Tigabu, Futao Guo
Summary: This study analyzed the changes in emissions of water-soluble ions in fine particulate matter over time and in different southwest forest areas in China. By studying the spatiotemporal dynamics of these ions, the sources, distribution, and change patterns of water-soluble ions can be better understood, along with their impact on the atmospheric environment, ecosystems, and climate change. This information is crucial for predicting and managing air pollution, as well as developing effective forest management and environmental protection policies to respond to fires.
FRONTIERS IN FORESTS AND GLOBAL CHANGE
(2023)
Article
Forestry
David Kombi Kaviriri, Ling Yang, Chunli Zhao, Xiaona Pei, Zuoyi Fan, Jingyuan Wang, Liang Xu, Mulualem Tigabu, Xiangling You, Yuhua Li, Huan-Zhen Liu, Xiyang Zhao
Summary: This study aimed to analyze genetic variation and identify suitable morphological traits for family selection; establish trait correlations and family ordination based on phenotypic similarity; select elite families and suitable parent trees. Through research on 28 full-sib families established in a Chinese orchard, significant differences were found among families for all traits. Based on multi-trait comprehensive analysis, six elite families and six parents were selected, resulting in genetic gains of 5.6%, 16.9%, and 36.4% in tree height, diameter at breast height, and volume, respectively.
Article
Ecology
Haichuan Lin, Yuanfan Ma, Pingxin Zhao, Ziyan Huang, Xiaoyu Zhan, Mulualem Tigabu, Futao Guo
Summary: This study investigates the migration paths of nitrogen and the stress response of plant leaves to PM2.5 smoke deposition during forest fires. The results show that nitrogen from combustibles can be transported to plant leaves via PM2.5 smoke during combustion and can be allocated and assimilated in various parts of the plant. Different tree species exhibit variations in the migration pathways of nitrogen and the stress effects of PM2.5 on leaves, with a significant correlation observed between leaf nitrogen accumulation and stress response.
Article
Economics
Sara Lorenzini, Nadia von Jacobi
Summary: This paper fills the gap in the literature on polycentric governance by focusing on the micro-processes of conflict that precede its establishment. Through a comparative analysis of four case studies, the authors find that conflict can lead to negotiations and the eventual establishment of common procedural rules, which can sustain polycentric governance.
FOREST POLICY AND ECONOMICS
(2024)
Article
Economics
Hubert Palus, Lenka Marcinekova, Jaroslav Salka
Summary: The complexity and comprehensiveness of sustainability issues in forest certification schemes require knowledge based and transparent decision-making processes, which involve open and multi-stakeholder participation. This study examines the latest PEFC national sustainable forest management standard revision process in Slovakia from the viewpoint of stakeholder participation. The results highlight the importance of stakeholder understanding, trust, and satisfaction in the effectiveness of the revision process.
FOREST POLICY AND ECONOMICS
(2024)
Article
Economics
Nicholas Palaschuk, Jason Gauthier, Ryan Bullock
Summary: Non-timber forest products (NTFPs) are important for the spiritual and cultural identity of Indigenous communities, but current forest policies in Canada do not adequately protect these resources. This research used a participatory approach and community interviews to document local criteria, elements, and values related to NTFP development and conservation. The resulting framework can guide decision making and promote socio-economic benefits for the Missanabie Cree First Nation.
FOREST POLICY AND ECONOMICS
(2024)
Article
Economics
Laila Berning, Metodi Sotirov
Summary: This paper analyzes the coalition politics driven by beliefs and interests in the new European Union Regulation on deforestation-free products (EUDR). The study identifies pro-regulation and contra-regulation coalitions and highlights the strategic alliance formed between pro-EUDR business actors and other pro-coalitions. Despite opposition from a weaker contra-regulation coalition, the EUDR was ultimately institutionalized as a compromise solution accommodating different beliefs and interests of state and non-state actors.
FOREST POLICY AND ECONOMICS
(2024)
Article
Economics
Mehwish Zuberi, Michael Spies, Jonas o. Nielsen
Summary: Smallholder farmers play a crucial role in agrarian value chains in the Global South, but they are often neglected in technology-oriented agricultural interventions. However, they face challenges such as lack of resources, established crop rotation patterns, and market and climatic factors.
FOREST POLICY AND ECONOMICS
(2024)
Article
Economics
James Chamberlain, Carsten Smith-Hall
Summary: More countries are adopting novel approaches to transition to a forest-based bioeconomy, which can address global challenges such as sustainable forest management, poverty alleviation, and climate change mitigation. Utilizing non-timber forest products is crucial for the realization of a forest-based bioeconomy.
FOREST POLICY AND ECONOMICS
(2024)
Article
Economics
Keith Barney
Summary: The social impacts of industrial wood plantations in Southeast Asia, specifically in Laos, are debated. This study finds that under certain conditions, these plantations can positively contribute to local livelihoods, but there are still issues of land dispossession and inadequate compensation.
FOREST POLICY AND ECONOMICS
(2024)