Sustainable Community Forest Management in Mexico: An Integrated Model of Three Socio-ecological Frameworks

Mora, Gabriela De la Mora-De la; Sánchez-Nupan, Laura Oliva; Castro-Torres, Balam; Galicia, Leopoldo

doi:10.1007/s00267-021-01512-8

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“…The current paradigm for developing regional ESPs is the study framework of "identifying ecological sources, building resistance surfaces, and extracting corridors" [4], [41]. With reference to earlier techniques, this study created a brand-new framework called "importance-sensitivity-disturbance" to construct ESPs (Fig.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…APID land urbanization has put the ecosystem under tremendous pressure and degraded the ecological environment to varying degrees [1]. Long-term environmental issues like soil contamination, landscape fragmentation, and habitat loss have been brought on by human activities encroaching on ecological regions [2], [3], which, in the 21st century, is progressively emerging as a new problem for local ecological safety and the development of sustainable socio-ecological systems [4]. ESPs are an effective way to support natural urban living systems, maintain ecological security, and achieve smart growth [5], [6].…”

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confidence: 99%

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Identification and Optimization of Ecological Security Patterns in the Xiangyang Metropolitan Area

Wang,

Huang,

Jiang

et al. 2023

IEEE J. Sel. Top. Appl. Earth Observations Remote Sensing

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A robust ecological security patterns (ESPs) serves as the fundamental basis for the entirety of the ecological realm and is the essence of constructing a territorial spatial planning system that promotes development and preservation. However, as urbanisation, industrialisation, and transportation accelerate, the ecological security of urban agglomerations faces an unprecedented challenge. Nevertheless, judiciously identifying and optimizing ESPs can mitigate this threat. In this study, we constructed a "material-sensitivities-disturbances" framework covering both natural and social indicators, and identified ESPs using GIS spatial analysis, MSPA, MCR, and gravity models. The identification results reveals that the Xiangyang metropolitan area has 17,248.21 km 2 of ecological source area, 80 possible ecological corridors, 26 ecological hubs, and 4 ecological functional regions. The natural sources are mostly found in Qinba Mountain, Dahong Mountain, Tongbai Mountain, and the woods and rivers around the Han River. We suggested an ecological optimisation framework consisting of "one axis, three screens, four belts, and multiple nodes" based on the geographical distribution of ecological safety levels. This study proposes a set of spatial optimisation techniques for coordinating urbanisation with ecological conservation, which may be utilised as a model for ecological governance and restoration in the Xiangyang metropolitan region and even throughout Central China.

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Identification and Optimization of Ecological Security Patterns in the Xiangyang Metropolitan Area

Wang,

Huang,

Jiang

et al. 2023

IEEE J. Sel. Top. Appl. Earth Observations Remote Sensing

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“…Broadly applicable in sociology and ecology, SES theory informs the management of resources like forests and water, informing policies for sustainable resource use (Cumming and Allen, 2017). Integrated socio-cultural elements, as proposed by de la Mora et al (2021), improve community access to natural resources. Notably, the SES theory contends that forest protection and management alone cannot prevent deforestation; engagement with neighboring communities and enhancement of their social welfare through institutional engagement are imperative.…”

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“…This would help to foster a sense of ownership among community members and encourage them to protect forest reserve even in the absence of forest officers. The SES theory also highlights the importance of collective management of forests as a common resource (de la Mora et al, 2021), which can lead to greater support for JFM initiatives and increased participation in decision-making processes.…”

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confidence: 99%

Socio-Cultural Factors Influencing Community Participation in the Joint Forest Management: A Case of Uzungwa Scarp Nature Forest Reserve, Tanzania

Elisha,

Nzali,

Philipo

2023

East Afr. j. arts soc. sci.

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This study emphasizes the critical role of participatory approaches, particularly joint forest management (JFM), in addressing the escalating threat to forests posed by human activities. Focusing on the socio-cultural aspects, the research explores the factors influencing community participation in joint forest management within Tanzania's Uzungwa Scarp Nature Forest Reserve (USNFR), employing the Socio-Ecological System theory to underscore the potential of community-driven resource management. The study employed a cross-sectional research design, collecting data through questionnaires, focus group discussions, and interviews involving 190 respondents from five villages spanning Kilolo, Mufindi, and Mlimba Districts. Quantitative data underwent descriptive statistical analysis, while qualitative data were subjected to thematic analysis. The majority of the respondents were relatively young, likely due to their physical fitness and heightened environmental commitment. Conversely, older individuals were underrepresented, likely due to age-related limitations. Gender imbalances were observed, reflecting deeply ingrained gender-related barriers in societal norms. Education levels varied, with a significant portion having completed primary education, while higher levels of education were less represented. The respondents were predominantly married, indicating a probable tie to family responsibilities. Farming was the main occupation for the majority, highlighting their dependence on forest resources. Effective communication emerged as pivotal during village assemblies and workshops, fostering awareness and empowerment for successful joint forest management. Cultural factors significantly influenced community participation in JFM within the USNFR. Ritual activities, local knowledge, and power dynamics played key roles, creating taboos and restrictions that reinforced cultural ties to conservation, leveraging the influence of community elders. To enhance community involvement, the current influential factors should be preserved and enforced. Also, to ensure tailored conservation training programs, context-specific communication tools, promotion of cultural integration, and ensuring inclusivity in all JFM aspects. Future research should focus on assessing the impact of training programs on forest conservation

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“…We derive a model that amalgamates three complementary analytical frameworks: SES, SFM, and ES. This integrated framework conceptualizes the key relationships among socioecological systems, sustainable forest management, and multilevel governance [15]. The MLG approach, also known as polycentric governance or nested hierarchies [16][17][18], is based on the assumption that the state is not the only entity capable of deciding and acting on the management of resources, opening the possibility for organization and polycentric action; that is, multiple decision-making centers can act independently but remain interconnected through networks of cooperation or competition [18,19].…”

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Conditions for Multilevel Governance, Co-Management and Sustainability in Two Forest Communities in Central Mexico

et al. 2023

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Multilevel governance (MLG) and co-management are indispensable to sustainable forest management (SFM) and the maintenance of ecosystem services (ES). Through interviews with key external and community actors and workshops in two ejidos in central Mexico, we qualitatively analyzed information on the historical and current uses of forests and the ways the ejidos evolved toward SFM by implementing MLG regulatory frameworks that enabled forest co-management. By studying the perceptions of local stakeholders and the relevance of their interactions to effective local forest management, we found that the history of forest use in the region has favored the local appropriation of socioecosystems through co-management. However, these principles have not simply led to harmonized development and conservation. Although such technical interventions favor forest productivity in local communities, the stakeholders also recognize that certain adjustments could improve and maintain the local ES. Thus, while the conditions of community forest management in Mexico exemplify how local decision-making processes can be both relatively democratic and ecologically beneficial for local communities, it is also necessary to move from a traditional management model to shared governance in community contexts.

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Sustainable Community Forest Management in Mexico: An Integrated Model of Three Socio-ecological Frameworks

Cited by 6 publications

References 67 publications

Identification and Optimization of Ecological Security Patterns in the Xiangyang Metropolitan Area

Identification and Optimization of Ecological Security Patterns in the Xiangyang Metropolitan Area

Socio-Cultural Factors Influencing Community Participation in the Joint Forest Management: A Case of Uzungwa Scarp Nature Forest Reserve, Tanzania

Conditions for Multilevel Governance, Co-Management and Sustainability in Two Forest Communities in Central Mexico

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