Community Forest
A new legal strategy is now being planned to combat deforestation. Since it has been accepted that a total ban cannot be seriously enforced against the landless poor, drafting of the new flexible law called Community Forest Act is expected to promote participation by local residents living near national forests. The new forest law will allow humans to coexist with the natural forest and to manage and use forest resources in a sustainable manner. Instead of completely prohibiting local residents from getting involved with forest resources, the proposed law will enlist them to help the government protect the forests.