CIFOR is calling for contributors to a proposed book about Community Forest Management (CFM) in Tropical America. CIFOR is seeking case studies, examples and references that illustrate the experiences, lessons learned and future challenges facing CFM in this region.

In 2005, CIFOR brought together over 30 researchers and experts on Community Forest Management (CFM) in Quito, Ecuador. There they began work on a book to recognise and document the ‘added value’ of CFM for economic and social well-being, social stability, governance, and conservation of forest goods and services in the Latin American context.

The proposed book will pull together and analyse the Latin American CFM initiatives and identify factors, strategies and innovative alternatives for promoting CFM.

This book is targeted at professionals and technicians working with CFM initiatives and rural development, government agencies, development projects, NGOs and donors.

The book is due for publication in 2007 and will include a CD Rom and a synthesis adapted for communities and field staff. CS, AF

If you are interested in contributing please contact: Cesar Sabogal c.sabogal@cifor.org or go towww.cifor.cgiar.org/docs/_ref/publications/proposed_books/cfm.htm