Livelihoods and Welfare Impacts of Forest Comanagement

Table 2

Indicators of forest comanagement opportunities and capabilities for the different livelihood assets.

Livelihood capitals	Indicators of comanagement opportunities and capabilities
Natural	(i) Improved availability of and access to forest resources: (e.g., timber, firewood trees, and poles)
Financial and income	(i) Increased livelihoods and income sources; (ii) Increased income levels; (iii) Access to loans; (iv) Employment; (v) Ability to accumulate savings
Physical capital	(i) Development projects (e.g., road building); (ii) Accumulation and acquisition of assets (e.g., land, house, household, and farm assets)
Social capital	(i) Friendly relationships and social organization; (ii) Degree of participation in local communal activities (i.e., collective action and cooperation)
Human capital	(i) Training and knowledge development