Applied Research in Community-Based Forestry

Community-based forestry emphasizes the long-term stewardship of forested ecosystems by local people in ways that benefit the environment, local communities, and society at large. This website is devoted to the research component of the Ford Foundation’s Community-Based Forestry Demonstration Program (CBFDP). Click on the links below to learn more about the CBFDP and the research conducted in collaboration with community-based forestry practitioners.