Strengthening Participatory Forest Management to Protect Ethiopia's Forests
Strengthening Participatory Forest Management to Protect Ethiopia's Forests
This policy brief, developed by Tree Aid and Farm Africa, outlines why Participatory Forest Management must be strengthened and scaled up to protect Ethiopia’s forests and support rural livelihoods. Drawing on research and extensive field experience, it shows that when communities are empowered to co-manage forests with government, deforestation slows, biodiversity is conserved, and household incomes rise.
The brief highlights key challenges — from weak law enforcement and insecure land rights to limited institutional coordination — and sets out practical steps to address them. It makes the case that investing in community-led forest governance delivers measurable environmental, social, and economic benefits, helping Ethiopia build a more sustainable and resilient future for both people and planet.
