Thanks to those who responded to my request a few weeks ago for definitions of
community forestry. I'm enclosing an article on the topic that will be
published in the next issue of the ITTO Tropical Forest Update, which includes
the definitions received. Any comments on the text would be appreciated.
(Please let me know if you cannot read the enclosed file)
Alistair Sarre
Assistant editor
ITTO Tropical Forest Update
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