Journal of Biodiversity & Endangered Species

Namkunda Johnson

Publications

• Research
  From Fence System to Sustainable Forest Management: Lessons from REDD+ Pilot Project in Masito-Ugalla Ecosystem, Western Tanzania
  Author(s): Edmund Mabhuye, Pius Zebhe Yanda, Anselm Mwajombe and Namkunda JohnsonEdmund Mabhuye, Pius Zebhe Yanda, Anselm Mwajombe and Namkunda Johnson
  
  REDD+ mechanism is vital in fostering sustainable forest management particularly enhancing carbon storage, ecosystem integrity, and community livelihoods. This study aimed at investigating the relevance of lessons from REDD+ pilot projects on forest governance and future REDD+ implementation. The study examined key governance aspects considered during piloting REDD+, key lessons learned and their implications on future forest governance and REDD+ implementation. Findings show that community participation was considered during the piloting phase. Intra-village participation was collaborative and so did inter-institutional participation. The representative participation involved selected a few community members who linked local communities with governing institutions. The noninclusion of local communities by district officials in deciding the utilization of forest benefits retarded the .. Read More»
  

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