A Pilot Model of Community-based Forest Management in Xuan Nha Nature Reserve, Son La Province, Vietnam
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https://doi.org/10.24259/fs.v8i1.27487Keywords:
Participatory conservation, Forest management, Protected areas, Special-use forest, Local people, VietnamAbstract
This study evaluated the implementation of a pilot model for promoting community-based conservation through a contracting program in Xuan Nha Nature Reserve, located in Son La province, northern Vietnam. To assess the program’s effectiveness, in-depth interviews were conducted with 26 officials and 100 households from three villages. The findings revealed that the program successfully facilitated community-based conservation by involving local communities in participatory land-use planning and forest protection at the village level. The study identified four key lessons contributing to the program’s successful implementation: (1) establishing clear objectives, (2) co-developing rules that integrate formal laws with traditional rules and practices, (3) gaining local support, and (4) establishing clear boundaries and assessment indicators. Given these positive outcomes, this model can be applied and scaled up throughout Vietnam, particularly in areas where local communities live within protected areas.
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