Balancing the returns to catchment management : the economic value of conserving natural forests in Sekong, Lao PDR
2005
Emerton, L. (Lucy) |
Rosales, Rina Maria P. |
Kallesoe, M. F. |
Gerrard, Pauline |
Muangchanh, Phokhin |
Phomtavong, Sombounmy |
Khamsomphou, Somphao |
The socio-economic development plan for Sekong mentions increasing forest cover as one of its major objectives. This study focuses on natural regeneration (NFR) forests and what it would cost the country if NFR schemes were not undertaken. In a country where poverty alleviation is of prime importance, estimating the contribution of NTFP harvesting for sustaining livelihoods would demonstrate the importance of NFR schemes in achieving its poverty alleviation goals.