Forest policy and politics in the Philippines : the dynamics of participatory conservation /

Forest policy and politics in the Philippines : the dynamics of participatory conservation / Benjamin C. Bagadion, Antonio P. Contreras, Marvic M.V.F. Leonen, Ben S. Malayang, Howie G. Severino, Marites Dañguilan Vitug ; edited by Peter Utting. - xiii, 237 pages : illustrations 23 cm.

Traces the evolution of forestry policy in the Philippines and examines the shift towards participatory conservation in the first decade following overthrow of the Marcos regime. Seeks to highlights the relevance of social and political variables in explaining the relative success and failure of environmental protection variables. Look beyond news headlines and officials discourse surrounding sustainable development, providing a more realistic assessment of the achievements, complexities, and limitations and participatory conservation (BIP-ADMUP).

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Environmental protection--Philippines
Forest policy--Philippines.
Forest protection--Philippines.

HC 79.E8 / .F761 2000