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This book explores the best practices of Participatory Forest Management (PFM) in Kerala, India. PFM empowers local communities, including tribal and indigenous groups, to actively participate in managing and protecting their forests. The book offers a clear explanation of PFM and its benefits, the role of the Forest Department then dives into impactful case studies showcasing specific projects that have improved the lives of the forest-dependent communities, especially indigenous tribal communities, increased forest cover, and fostered collaboration in Kerala. It delves into broader topics like ecotourism, Non-Timber Forest Products (NTFPs), and tribal empowerment while acknowledging the challenges and triumphs encountered along the way. Written in a clear and accessible style, this book is ideal for anyone interested in sustainable forestry, indigenous communities, community development, and real-world conservation solutions. It serves as a springboard for further exploration, offering a glimpse into how PFM empowers communities and ensures a brighter future for both forests and people.
George Alexander & Lijo P George
George Alexander is a writer, orator, and trainer with over 13 years of experience in human resources and management. He has worked in diverse corporate, government, academic, and non-profit environments. He holds two master's degrees, one in social work with specialization in urban and rural community development and the other in philosophy with specialization in social transformation and empowerment. He is a board member of the Occidental Studies Institute (OSI) and has published 10 books and numerous articles.
Lijo P George is a social scientist and ethnographer with a diverse range of research interests in sociology, anthropology, rural development, and tribal studies. He holds a Ph.D. in sociology from the University of Kerala and has published numerous articles in esteemed journals on tribal sociology, environmental studies, forest sociology, human-animal conflicts, climate resilience, & society, etc.
