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. 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 3.

1.3 Forest Institutions

Self-directed Test

Instructions

The Online Self-test 1.3 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 1.3: Actors in Good Forest Governance

Follow the instructions at Online Discussions page to participate in Forum Activity 1.3: Actors in Good Forest Governance.

Discussion Question

How do the state, the market, and the civil society interact in achieving sustainable forest management? Explain your answer using less than 500 words.

Assignments

Assignment 1.2: Environmental issues concerning SFM (Due)

Assignment 1.2: Environmental issues concerning SFM is due this week. Make sure to upload your answer to Assignment 1.2 Dropbox on or before Day 7 of the week by 11:59 PM.