The Evolution of Certified Teak Grower Groups in Luang Prabang, Lao PDR: An Action Research Approach

Ling, Stuart; Smith, Hilary; Xaysavongsa, Lamphoune; Laity, Richard W.

doi:10.1007/s11842-018-9391-8

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“…Additionally, in recent years the price difference between the certified and non-certified wood has been narrowing, possibly discouraging farmers from pursuing certification (Maraseni et al 2017). Sustaining group certification can be challenging (Ling et al 2018) especially when the minimum group size required to make certification cost effective can be large; in Lao PDR, the estimated minimum group size is 3,000 members (Midgley 2016).…”

Section: Maf Forest Inventory and Planning Department (Fipd) 2018mentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Individual forest owners who join the group on a voluntary basis are in turn required to comply with all requirements, to provide full cooperation and assistance in the implementation of forest certification, and to implement relevant corrective and preventive actions established by the group entity. Efforts for group certification have had limited success due to farmers being unwilling to commit to membership while other cheaper and easier avenues for wood sales were available (Ling 2014;Smith, Ling and Boer 2017;Ling et al 2018). Certification for smallholders has been costly, complex and discriminatory against smaller growers (Midgley 2016).…”

Section: Experience In Lao Pdr With Certification Forest Management Amentioning

confidence: 99%

“…While good teak management is possible, it is not common practice in Lao PDR since plantations are established more to secure land tenure and to fund emergency needs rather than for commercial timber production (Newby et al 2014;Smith et al 2018). Teak plantations are rarely clear-felled -the norm is to selectively harvest the best trees in times of need (Ling et al 2018). On the other hand, there are reasonable regional and domestic markets for teak, and these could be increased through improved processing and manufacturing practices and a reduction in regulatory processes and costs that both limit returns to growers and inhibit their ability to attain and demonstrate legality.…”

Section: Forestry Sector Governancementioning

confidence: 99%

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Some rights reserved This work is a product of the staff of The World Bank. The findings, interpretations, and conclusions expressed in this work do not necessarily reflect the views of the Executive Directors of The World Bank or the governments they represent. The World Bank does not guarantee the accuracy of the data included in this work. The boundaries, colors, denominations, and other information shown on any map in this work do not imply any judgment on the part of The World Bank concerning the legal status of any territory or the endorsement or acceptance of such boundaries.

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Section: Maf Forest Inventory and Planning Department (Fipd) 2018mentioning

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Section: Experience In Lao Pdr With Certification Forest Management Amentioning

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“…Farmer organisations are promoted by the agricultural and forestry strategies, and they have a strong legal framework established in specific legislation (Smith, Ling, et al 2017). However, the policy and legislation have not materialised into field-level advisory support to Tree Grower Associations establishment and organisational development (TGAs) (Ling et al 2018). Limited benefits received in return for the organisation, registration and associated fees may lower tree growers' interest in associations, despite the tax incentives and exemptions applied to farmer cooperatives and enterprises (Ling et al 2018).…”

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By accident or by design? Influence of government policies on drivers and barriers of smallholder teak growing in Lao PDR

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Anttila

Hogarth

2018

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This study analyses the impact of policy, legal and market conditions, as well as specific incentives on smallholders' interest and success in tree growing between 1990-2015 in Lao People's Democratic Republic (Lao PDR or Laos). A review of previous studies and legal and policy papers established the framework for this study, with primary data then collected from smallholders through semistructured interviews in four villages. The interview questions covered household socioeconomic features, land use, information on woodlots and their management, extension services, and perceptions on drivers and challenges of tree growing in the past and in the future. The findings indicate that high level policy objectives of promoting smallholder tree growing are weak in practice at the district and village levels, and the only incentive of any significance, namely land allocation for tree growing, has become ineffectual due to increased land scarcity and preference for other income sources. Current tree growers intend to mainly preserve their present plantation areas, although their interest to expand tree growing areas is weak, and one third of non-growers see tree growing as a potential livelihood diversification option. If the promotion of smallholder tree growing is to be improved, the land and forest policy-and associated legislation-requires thorough revision and simplification, extension services must be made available, and specific incentives developed to allow smallholders to access land and meet their specific needs.

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“…The complexities in SF and the diverse roles of actors in SF means there is not one approach of facilitation fits all conditions. One undesirable outcome from the results of external facilitation are the continuous dependencies of local communities to external support, as found in cases of certified teak growers in Lao PDR (Ling et al, 2018). To avoid this outcome, external stakeholders from the government, research organizations, and donor agencies have produced some guidelines for facilitating SF through governance or technical support activities (e.g.…”

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Community preferences for social forestry facilitation programming in Lampung, Indonesia

Wulandari

Kurniasih²

2019

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A number of studies have discussed the importance of facilitation for improving the outcomes of Social Forestry programs. However, more detailed studies about the SF stakeholders should be prioritized, particularly those related to the types of facilitation among those that work with community forest user groups. This paper aims to fill this gap by analyzing community perspectives on who should be prioritized to receive facilitation and what type of facilitation is needed. We conduct the study in Lampung Province in 2017, focusing on Community Forestry (Hutan Kemasyarakatan/HKm), one of the first social forestry schemes implemented by the Indonesian Government. Based on an analysis of Analytic Hierarchy Process, this paper found that HKm participants have identified three top priorities for facilitation: individual members, community forestry groups, and other villagers (non-members of community forestry groups). Nevertheless, communities still see the importance of facilitation for external facilitators and government staff. The Analytic Hierarchy Process also shows that the most preferable type of facilitation for communities is based on entrepreneurship. These are particularly important for SF groups that have been established for more than ten years. This finding contrasts with previous studies arguing that the most needed facilitation in SF is strengthening community institutions.

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The Evolution of Certified Teak Grower Groups in Luang Prabang, Lao PDR: An Action Research Approach

Cited by 12 publications

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Partnerships and Opportunities for a New Green Forest Economy in Lao PDR

Partnerships and Opportunities for a New Green Forest Economy in Lao PDR

By accident or by design? Influence of government policies on drivers and barriers of smallholder teak growing in Lao PDR

Community preferences for social forestry facilitation programming in Lampung, Indonesia

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