THE ROLE OF FOREST DEPARTMENT IN INVOLVING LOCAL COMMUNITIES IN THE MANAGEMENT OF FOREST RESOURCES IN KHYBER PAKHTUNKHWA
Keywords:
Forest Department, Participatory Approach, Forest ManagementAbstract
Participatory approach is recommended for development projects especially for the management of forest resources across the globe. It is considered a panacea to all ills of development and key to success and sustainability. This paper investigates the organizational factors that influence the effectiveness of participatory approach in the management of forest resources in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. To understand the role of Forest Department in the implementation of community participation in the management of forest resources, this study was conducted in four districts i.e. Swat, Shangla, Dir Upper and Chitral of Malakand Division, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The empirical data was collected through individual interviews, focus group discussions (FGDs) and observations. The study found that Forest Department deficiencies such as insufficient and inefficient staff, lack of proper service structure and job security, insufficient budget, lack of incentives and bureaucratic behavior of staff paralyzed participatory approach in the management of forest resources in the study area. The forest department should be equipped with sufficient and efficient human and financial resources for an effective implementation of participatory approach in the management of forest resources.
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