The Challenge of Governance in Regional Forest Planning
An Analysis of Participatory Forest Program Processes in Finland
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 12164752 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Heli Saarikoski (0000-0001-7256-9691, Finnish Environment Institute, corresponding author), Maria Åkerman (0000-0001-6895-3375, Tampere University), Eeva Primmer (0000-0001-8954-8205, Finnish Environment Institute) |
| Year | 2011 |
| Volume | 25 |
| Issue | 7 |
| Pages | 667-682 |
| Publication date | 2011-12-20 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Society & Natural Resources (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0894-1920 • E-ISSN: 1521-0723 |
| Publisher | Taylor & Francis (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1080/08941920.2011.630061 |
| OpenAlex | W2000054890 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 14 |
| References cited | 29 |
The opening up of Finnish forest policymaking to new interest groups and a change to more flexible forms of partnerships at multiple levels signals a transition to new governance relations. Drawing on the concept of institutional capacity, we analyze the governance potential of stakeholder forums, called Regional Forest Councils, to balance economic considerations with ecological ones in preparing Regional Forest Programs. More specifically, we look into knowledge resources that are produced and shared in the Regional Forest Program process, relational resources such as trust and reciprocity created and sustained in the Regional Forest Councils, and the capacity to mobilize resources and take action to implement the program. The two processes we have analyzed demonstrate various elements of institutional capacity for collective action, and illustrate the challenges that a traditional hierarchically organized and expert-driven sector can face in developing more inclusive forms of governance. Keywords: forest policygovernanceinstitutional capacityregional forest programsstakeholder engagement Acknowledgments This research was funded by the Academy of Finland research projects 122381 and 123753. The authors wish to thank also Susan Owens, Jouni Paavola, Lea Kauppi, Per Mickwitz, and three anonymous reviewers for helpful comments on earlier versions of this article. Notes An estimate derived from long-term forest growth statistics and inventory of the current timber stock, as well as set-aside areas and current forestry regulations
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| Unique citing works | 14 |
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| Citations per year | 1,08 |
| Citation span | 2013 - 2026 (14) |
| Citation velocity | current |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 14 |