Poor forestry policy has led to a pattern of common problems across many countries including the loss of natural forests and lack of access for poor people. Based on world-wide research, this book is the most authoritative study to date of policy processes that affect forests. It provides a thorough analysis of the issues, options and factors that determine different outcomes. This book offers practical advice on how to formulate, manage and implement policies appropriate to different contexts with a major annex containing tools and tactics. These are real policies that work for both forests and the people whose livelihoods depend on them.

2004, ISBN: 1 84407 096 4, 356pp, US$65, OrderNo.9276IIED

 Company-Community Forestry Partnerships: From raw deals to mutual gains?

This report examines 57 company-community forestry partnerships in 23 countries. Whilst some so-called partnerships are thinly veiled rip-offs or attempts to spruce up a company image, others have produced significant returns to both local livelihoods and company profits. This report draws out lessons and outlines a common set of principles and success factors that contribute to building partnerships that profit communities and companies. Effective steps centre on getting the right government frameworks, brokering roles, and raising the bargaining power of communities so that they have an equal stake.E: 2002, ISBN 1 899825 94 0, 182pp, US$28, Order No.9132IIED