Laura Secco

TL;DR: In this article, the authors present and discuss an original set of indicators to measure the quality of forest governance at local administrative/spatial level and the method used to develop them.

TL;DR: In this paper, a research approach based on six explicatory-exploratory case studies in Italy is used to analyze two main types of decision-making processes (one based on conventional hierarchical/government approach and the other based on innovative-networking/governance approach), the position and role of different stakeholders, the special role of public authorities, the efficacy and efficiency of (eventual) negotiation and adaptation processes.

TL;DR: In this article, the authors examined key factors affecting the marketing of various types of non-wood forest products and services through a comparative analysis of case studies in Europe, according to the main results of Working Group 3 (WG3) of the COST Action E30 ‘Economic integration of urban consumers' demand and rural forestry production.

TL;DR: In this paper, the authors describe and map the available qualitative and quantitative evidence from a large number and variety of sources, both peer-reviewed and grey literature, to answer the following question: What evidence exists on the impact of governance type on the conservation effectiveness of forest protected areas?

TL;DR: In this paper, the role and place of social innovation in the development of forest-dependent communities and of forest social-ecological systems, underpinning this development are discussed. But, the knowledge of such innovation pertaining to rural areas, including the forestry sector, is lacking.