Forest Policy and Politics in the Philippines: The Dynamics of Participatory Conservation
by Peter Utting

With contributions by Benjamin C. Bagadion Jr., Antonio Contreras, Marvic M.V.F. Leonen, Ben S. Malayang III, Howie G. Severino, and Marites Danguilan Vitug.

Traces the evolution of forestry policy in the Philippines and examines the shift towards participatory conservation in the first decade following the overthrow of the Marcos regime. Seeks to highlight the relevance of social and political variables vis-a-vis environmental protection projects.