Living with trees. Policies for forestry management in Zimbabwe

Technical Report · Wed Sep 01 04:00:00 EDT 1993

OSTI ID:538828

Bradley, E P; McNamara, K

This technical paper provides a broad analysis of forestry policy in Zimbabwe. Some two dozen contributors look at forestry as a provider of livelihood, homes and workplaces, and industrial commodities. The first section of the paper concentrates on the social and macroeconomic goals of forestry in Zimbabwe and on its place in rural agriculture. Contributors examine the issues of land tenure and the culture of common property, the practice of woodland management, and control of and participation in management and policy development. The second section focuses on the status of the forest industry in Zimbabwe and on its capacity to manage and expand existing commercial plantations. The paper explores the main issues the sector faces, including growing concentration of ownership versus the government`s objective of wider participation in the industry. They discuss the effects of trade liberalization on its competitive position, both among other agricultural sectors within Zimbabwe and with competitors outside the country. Included is a color map of Zimbabwe`s woodlands. Many forestry programs worldwide face the issues discussed in this work. It will be of interest to planners, policymakers, teachers, and students of rural development and forestry.

• Research Organization: World Bank Group, Washington, DC (United States)
• OSTI ID: 538828
• Report Number(s): WB--0097/XAB; ISBN 0-8213-2503-5
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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