FOCUS GROUP MEETINGS TOPIC GUIDE

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the confidentiality it warrants.
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1. What are the main livelihood activities in the township, and how has this changed over

the past 30 years?

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2. What are the current key livelihood activities and their impacts on forest resources?

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3. How does the forest contribute to local livelihoods in this township?

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4. What are the most important forest products for the livelihoods of the people in this

township?
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5. What are the local institutions and structures that shape use of forests and forest

management in your township?

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6. Does the township practice any form of active and deliberate forest management?

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7. What are the drivers of forest cover changes in your township?

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8. How has the availability of forest products changed over 30 years and how has it

impacted on livelihood options?

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