Linkages, Conflicts and Dynamics: Institutional Spaces and Participation in Local Forest Management in Uttaranchal
To understand the linkages, conflicts and dynamics between the traditional, developmental and statutory institutions to explore participation of people in their local forest management.
The study focused on the developmental institution specifically created by the state for the management of local forests and explores its interaction with the traditional institution.
Conducted in 6 villages in Nainital Division, Uttaranchal state, namely, Deeni, Saldi, Jungaliya Gaon, Soan Gaon, Bannan, Parwada.
The methodology followed included:
The study generated key findings regarding the following themes:
March 2004
Development Research Centre (DRC), IDS, Sussex