How existing legal frameworks shape forest conversion to agriculture: a study of the Congo Basin
Forest conversion into agricultural land is currently the main cause of deforestation in the Congo Basin. This publication looks at three countries in the Congo Basin (Gabon, Cameroon and the Democratic Republic of Congo), analysing to what extent their legal frameworks are effective in managing forest conversion within and outside of permitted areas. It highlights the importance of national land use plans for the prevention of uncontrolled forest conversion and analyses existing rules and regul ations governing land use change and forest clearing permits, showing how and why these rules and regulations are either too complex or incoherent to ensure good governance and sustainable management of forests in this area.
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Main Authors: | 1423211780964 Sartoretto, E., 1423211762692 FAO, Rome (Italy). Legal and Ethics Office eng, 1423211780965 Henriot, C., 1423211780966 Bassalang, M.-M., 1423211769419 Nguiffo, S. |
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Format: | Texto biblioteca |
Language: | eng |
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Rome (Italy) FAO
2017
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Subjects: | forest land use, deforestation, sustainable forest management, legislation, governance, forestry policies, SDGs, Goal 15 Life on land, |
Online Access: | http://www.fao.org/3/i7947en/I7947EN.pdf |
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