Identification of the Direct and Indirect Drivers of Deforestation and Forest Degradation in Cambodia

Abstract

AbstractIdentification of the drivers and their agents of deforestation and forest degradation is important for effective implementation of the REDD+ activities. Here, we identified the direct and indirect drivers through the analysis of local perceptions. The mixed method was used for data collection and analysis. A survey of 215 families and four focus group discussions with 72 participants were conducted in seven community forests in Kampong Thom province, Cambodia. The Likert scale scoring was used to assess the level of acceptance by the locals. We found nine direct drivers and four main indirect drivers and six agents of forest deforestation and forest degradation.KeywordsIllegal loggingLaw enforcementREDD+Likert scaleMultivariate ordered probitCambodia