Background Readings

Gregersen, H. M. (1988). People, trees and rural development: The role of social forestry. Journal of Forestry, (10)1, 22-30.

Kirchhofer J., & Mercer, E. (1986). Putting social and community forestry in perspective in the Asia Pacific. In S. Fujisaka, P. Sajise, & R. del Castillo (Eds.) Man, agriculture and the tropical forest. Change and development in the Philippine uplands. Bangkok: Winrock International Institute for Agricultural Development.

Pulhin, J. M. (1996). Evolution of Community Forestry. In Community Forestry: Paradoxes and Perspectives in Development Practice (Unpublished doctoral dissertation). The Australian National University, Canberra, Australia.

Video Lecture

Lecture Video & Powerpoint

Please view the follow video lecture for Module III Topic 1.

3.1 Evolution of Development Thinking in Forestry

Self-directed Test

Instructions

The Online Self-test 3.1 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 3.1: SFM and Sustainable Development Goals

Follow the instructions at Online Discussions page to participate in Forum Activity 3.1: SFM and Sustainable Development Goals.

Discussion Question

Which among the 17 sustainable development goals do you think that the forestry sector should prioritize to achieve sustainable forest management? Explain your answer using less than 500 words.

Assignments

Assignment 2.3: Communication Strategy (Due)

is due this week. Make sure to upload your answer to Assignment 2.3 Dropbox on or before Day 7 of the week by 11:59 PM.

Assignment 3.1.1: Evolution of Social Forestry

Start working on Assignment 3.1.1: Evolution of Social Forestry. 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 3.1.1: Evolution of Social Forestry.

Assignment 3.1.2: Impetus to Social Forestry

Start working on Assignment 3.1.2: Impetus to Social Forestry. 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 3.1.2: Impetus to Social Forestry.