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Participatory rural appraisal for community forest management: tools & techniques (pdf 1.22mb)

This manual is a compilation of a variety of Participatory Rural Appraisal (PRA) tools and techniques. Deciding what tool or technique to use depends a lot on the type of information needed. The manual provides a brief summary of five types of questions that may be considered when utilizing PRA techniques in order to get the information needed to develop a community forest management plan.

These tools facilitate collection and analysis of information by and for community members. PRA emphasizes local knowledge and involves communities in the inventorying, monitoring and planning of local forest management. Because it is a collaborative process, PRA actively empowers marginalized communities, de-emphasizes hierarchies and helps to identify resource needs and sustainable use systems.

 

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