The idea of Integrative Forest Management (IFM) is well-established, but so far it is lacking operational elements in verification, monitoring, guidance, and Europe-wide implementation. This is
LEARNFORCLIMATE will develop innovative methods for collaborative science-, practice-, and policy learning; novel participatory tools to promote forest owners’ and managers’ social learning; and
Payments for Ecosystem Services (PES) provide conditional incentives for forest conservation. PES short-term effects on deforestation are well-documented, but we know less about program effectiveness
