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Comparative analysis of land use options within Intact Forest Landscapes: How can FSC make a difference?

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Published 2018 by WWF. Authored by WWF

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Research Focus

Sustainability Approaches:

Voluntary Sustainability Standards

Sustainability Tools:

Forest Stewardship Council (FSC)

Sustainability Issues:

Forests and other ecosystems
Rights of indigenous peoples and local communities

Outcomes of Interest:

Deforestation and forest protection
Ecosystem quality
Governance mechanisms
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Specific Themes:

Ecosystem 
Indigenous peoples

Sectors:

Forestry

Products:

Timber products

Sustainable Development Goals:

SDG 15 - Life on Land
Region/Country:

Geographies:

Central America and Caribbean
Europe

Countries:

Guatemala
Russian Federation

Summary

This case study analyses two cases of alternative land use scenarios for intact forest landscapes within forest management units, one in Guatemala and another one in Russia. The study used a comparative analysis of land use options and considered land use, social and forest management contexts drawing on expert interviews and public reports. The study finds that in Guatemala commercial forest management has played a crucial role in maintaining the Maya Biosphere Reserve. The case study in Russia showed that FSC organizations with support from stakeholders can lobby the state to create a protected area. The study concludes with the following recommendations: the reference are and the landscape context should be determined, social dimensions should also be considered and the desire for policy changes from indigenous and local people should be considered as well as indirect impacts of forest management.

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Comparative analysis of land use options within Intact Forest Landscapes: How can FSC make a difference?

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Case study

Published 2018 by WWF. Authored by WWF

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