forest restoration

Review of Assisted Natural Regeneration in Tropical Forest Landscapes

Assisted Natural Regeneration (ANR) is an approach to restoring degraded forest landscapes that depends on the presence of naturally established tree regeneration in-situ. The growth of spontaneously established seedlings is facilitated and accelerated by removing competition and tending to seedlings through methods such as weeding, burning, and fertilization.

Human dimension of a participatory forest restoration project: implications for effectiveness and success

Participatory forest management could be an effective tool for restoring fragmented forest landscapes in the tropics. Intimate association between local communities with protected areas is well-known as an important driver for sustainable forest management. Aim of this study was to evaluate the relationships between socio-economic and demographic status of a local community with prospective forest management options for establishing Endane biodiversity corridor, Kahawatta, Sri Lanka.