Morocco Goats
This practice has been used for how long?
Centuries
What is the form of self-governance in which the community is involved in making rules and choices regarding different forest approaches/decisions?
Community forest management
What led to deforestation in Tanzania?
Fuel wood and farm land
What three countries were focused on in this video?
Nepal, Guatemala, and the DRC
What is the main goal of the study by Ansong and Ameyaw?
to find out the economic value that local communities place on upgrading a forest reserve to a national park.
What is the Oil's nickname?
Liquid Gold
How was this research gathered?
Through surveys
What other income does the trees in Tanzania provide?
Timber, fruit, medicine and fuel wood
Who manages the forest most effectively according to the video?
Local populations
What methods did the researchers use to collect data on the willingness to pay?
The researchers used contingent valuation methods (CVM) to gather data, surveys and interviews with local community members to determine their willingness to pay.
What is one issue that may come to the goats and women of this industry?
Technology replacing them
What is something this forest provides?
Freshwater
How has Tanzania changed due to climate change?
Became fiercely hot/ bodies of water dried up
How do NGO’s participate in community forestry?
Assists the community with governmental processes that allocate land for community forestry
What were the main findings of the study on the willingness of local communities to pay for the upgrade?
Findings show that a large portion of the community is willing to pay 2.22 US dollars per month per household for a year, showing there is a high value for the forest & helps estimate the economic value they place on the national park.
What are the women called who process the nuts into oil?
Berber Women
What is prohibited to harvest in this forest?
trees/timber
What is the system called being used in Tanzania to help farmers help their surrounding forest through agriculture?
AgroForestry
What two communities benefit most from community forestry revenue?
Marginalized and rural communities
What are the potential benefits and challenges of upgrading a forest reserve to a national park?
Potential benefits are increased biodiversity, tourism, and ecosystem services, while challenges could be managing the transition and handling any opposition from people/gov.
Why are the goats valued in this process of collecting argan oil?
Their digestive tract makes it easier to crack the argan nut
How many species of trees were identified?
80
What is the name of the organization that incentivizes farmers to plant trees on their farmlands?
Plan Vivo
What is Guatemala 2nd most valued forest product after timber?
Palm leaf
Why is it important to involve local communities in conservation efforts?
Involving local communities is important because it makes sure that conservation efforts are sustainable and have local support, which is vital for long term success.