Social and Economical Aspects of Miombo Woodland Management in Southern Africa: Options and Opportunities for Research

Social and Economical Aspects of Miombo Woodland Management in Southern Africa: Options and Opportunities for Research

Five themes are identified for social, economic and policy research relating to miombo woodland management in southern Africa. They are:

  • (1) patterns of local institutional change
  • (2) household use of woodland products
  • (3) markets for woodland products
  • (4) longer term dimensions to woodland use and exploitation
  • (5) policy and legislation.

These themes are by no means definitive or exhaustive, but are described here as a means of focusing on the scope of future research, and as a basis for identifying priorities.

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