July 2012

Community News Archive

Written by Dr. Ryan Bullock and CRC Research partner, Dr. Kevin Hanna, Community Forestry: Local Values, Conflict and Forest Governance provides a critical and incisive examination of community forestry. It explores community forestry as an alternative form of local collaborative governance in globally significant developed forest regions, with examples ranging from the Gulf Islands of British Columbia to Scandinavia. Responding to the global trend in devolution of control over forest resources and the ever-increasing need for more sustainable approaches to forest governance, this book highlights both the possibilities and challenges associated with community forestry implementation. It features compelling case studies and accounts from those directly involved with community forestry efforts, providing unique insight into the underlying social processes, issues, events and perceptions.

For more information on this book, visit its page on the Cambridge University Press site.

Local governments give their time and expertise towards various research projects, and thus can act as valued partners for contributing a wealth of data, providing insights on prevailing field conditions, articulating needs, and spurring new lines of inquiry. They serve as key partners in piloting new projects or approaches, from the adoption of new policies to the building of innovative infrastructure.

On Thursday, July 19th, the Partners for Climate Climate Protection will host a webinar showcasing the latest research findings stemming from local government participation in studies related to climate change. The presentations provide a context to municipal perspectives and realities when taking action on climate adaptation and mitigation and energy planning.

Register for this webinar here.