ABSTRACT
The chapters in this book and the NTFP literature in general yield fairly consistent lessons. These range in focus from the ways in which NTFP laws and policies are conceived to how they are drafted and implemented. A few catchphrases emerge repeatedly – ‘less is more’, ‘carrots not sticks’, ‘leave well enough alone’, ‘the best-laid plans’ – all suggesting a sector that has endured poorly directed and formulated policy. The authors in this book stress the need for better information, simplification, clarity and consistency in NTFP policy frameworks. Below we discuss some of these recommendations.
