In Myanmar, a significant portion of the country was forested, supporting the livelihoods of a large percentage of the population and playing a crucial role in economic development and poverty reduction. However, Myanmar had become one of the countries with the highest rates of deforestation globally. To combat this and achieve sustainable forest management, the Myanmar Forest Policy emphasized participatory forest management as a key strategy.This project primarily focused on building the capacity of communities and establishing community forests based on various thematic areas, including agroforestry, the collection of non-timber forest products (NTFP), and community-based tourism. The aim was to empower local communities in forest conservation while improving their livelihoods. Read more...
