A Framework for the Cost-benefit Analyses of Social Forestry

A theoretical framework of cost benefit analyses is presented in this paper in order to assess the socio-economic impacts of Social Forestry policy on different groups of individuals at different consumption levels. Social Forestry systems are inherently long-term in nature and emphasize fulfilling the basic consumption needs of the rural populace for fuelwood, fodder and small timber. The underlying concepts are discussed and a suitable framework is suggested for evaluating Social Forestry systems.