New report published by RECOFTC highlights benefits of community forestry in times of crisis

A new report published by RECOFTC shows that millions of people across Asia have been better able to cope with the COVID-19 pandemic and related restrictions because they are members of community forests, with rights to manage, use and benefit from local forest resources. RECOFTC undertook the study in seven Asian countries in partnership with the FAO-EU Forest Law Enforcement, Governance and Trade (FLEGT) Programme in 2020 and 2021.

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