2018-10-062018-10-062011p. 203-218. In: Sikor, T. ; Stahl, J. (eds.) Forests and people: property, governance and human rights. London: Earthscan / Resources for the Future. 253 p.9781849712804https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12348/1098Based on a comparative analysis of efforts by community groups, as well as domestic and international non-governmental organizations (NGOs) working to assist forest-dependent communities, this chapter explores the practical efficacy of a range of rights-based approaches in securing equitable forest rights and reducing conflict.application/pdfBook Chapter