Background Readings

Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nation (FAO). (2011). Framework for assessing and monitoring forest governance. Rome, Italy: Food and Agriculture Organization. Retrieved from http://www.fao.org/climatechange/27526-0cc61ecc084048c7a9425f64942df70a8.pdf Links to an external site.

Broekhoven, G., Savenije, H., & von Scheliha, S. (Eds.). (2012). Moving forward with forest governance. Wageningen, the Netherlands: Tropenbos International. xvi + 272 pp. Retrieved from http://www.tropenbos.org/file.php/786/etfrn-53-19062012.pdf Download http://www.tropenbos.org/file.php/786/etfrn-53-19062012.pdf

Video Lecture

Please view the following video lecture for Module I Topic 2.

1.2 Concepts and Principles of Forest Governance

Self-directed Test

Instructions

The Online Self-test 1.2 is designed to check your understanding of important learning concepts for this topic. The quiz may come in mix of multiple choice and true-or-false. There is no time limit for you to take the quiz, however you have only one attempt to take it. The self-test will only be open at 12:00am on Tuesday of the week given that you watched the lecture video the day before. It closes at 11:59 PM on the same day so you must answer it on time. While you are taking the quiz, we advise that you not refer to any course materials. After you submit your answers, you may self-reflect on the incorrect responses, and review relevant contents as necessary.

Online Discussion 

Forum Activity 1.2: Pillars of Good Forest Goverance

Follow the instructions at Online Discussions page to participate in Forum Activity 1.2: Pillars of Good Forest Governance .

Discussion Question

Which among the three pillars of good forest governance (i.e., policy and institutional framework, planning and decision-making, or implementation and compliance) leads to the greatest number of principles (i.e., effectiveness, efficiency, equity participation, transparency, and accountability) in achieving sustainable forest management? Explain your answer using less than 500 words.

Assignments

Assignment 1.2: Environmental issues concerning SFM

Start working on Assignment 1.2: Environmental issues concerning SFM. The assignment will be opened on Tuesday right after you view the video lecture on Monday of this week. It is due on Day 7 of next week by 11:59 PM. For detailed procedures, requirements and grading criteria to complete the assignment, follow the instructions at Assignment 1.2: Environmental issues concerning SFM.