Local biological resources are of vital importance to people in many parts of the world, and the valuation of such resources is an essential part of developing sustainable harvest and use. This practical manual describes a range of methods which can be used in the valuation of woodland and forest resources in developing countries. With contributions from economists, ecologists and sociologists, it provides an overview of these methods and approaches, pointing out the advantages and problems, and also the increasing importance of an interdisciplinary perspective. The non-technical style makes the book accessible to practitioners from a wide range of disciplines, as well as to researchers and students.
Contents:
The role of forests in rural livelihoods
The economic value of resources for rural households
Local and regional markets for forest products
Measuring non-market values
Economic decision-making frameworks
Participatory methods for establishing livelihood values
Integrating economic and other perspectives
Understanding the role of trees and forests in rural livelihoods
The editors:
Bruce Campbell is an ecologist working at the Center for International Forestry Research (CIFOR) and the Institute of Environmental Studies at the University of Zimbabwe.
Marty Luckert is an economist with the Department of Rural Economy at the University of Alberta, USA.
The authors are from a wide range of countries, including Cameroon, Canada, Indonesia, South Africa, Spain, United Kingdom, United States and Zimbabwe.
