After discussing the social and cultural setting for forest regimes up to the present, the authors examine the current forest management in detail. They outline some options and opportunities that may be considered in the move toward the sustainable management of forest ecosystems. (DÜI-Sen)

The spontaneous growth of Vietnam’s 2,790 rural craft villages has been a mixed blessing. Specializing in ‘traditional’ crafts such as processed foods, textiles and furniture, as well as newer commodities, such as recycled products, craft businesses have expanded rapidly since Vietnam...