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Community-driven tree planting in Northern Namibia : Determinants and challenges




TekijätPratiwi, Ayu; Huttunen, Sanna; Ndeinoma, Albertina; Lisao, Kamuhelo; Ndeunyema, Elizabeth; Amuthenu, Ndapandula; Haufiku, Anna; Myllynpää, Ville

ToimittajaJayanegara, A.; Niderkorn, V.; Caesarendra, W.; Gusrialdi, A.; Huda,N.; Pratiwi, A.; Abduh, M.; Srikulnath, K.; Setiamarga, D.H.E.; Hadi, Y.S.; Venturina, V.M.; Kan, A.; Lisao, K.

Konferenssin vakiintunut nimiThe Frontier in Sustainable Agromaritime and Environmental Development Conference

Julkaisuvuosi2025

JournalBIO Web of Conferences

Kokoomateoksen nimiThe Frontier in Sustainable Agromaritime and Environmental Development Conference (FiSAED 2024), Bogor, West Java, Indonesia, December 19-20, 2024

Vuosikerta171

ISSN2273-1709

eISSN2117-4458

DOIhttps://doi.org/10.1051/bioconf/202517104013

Verkko-osoitehttps://doi.org/10.1051/bioconf/202517104013

Rinnakkaistallenteen osoitehttps://research.utu.fi/converis/portal/detail/Publication/491420626


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Climate change and environmental degradation are among the most pressing global issues, making tree planting initiatives essential for combating climate change, halting biodiversity loss, and restoring degraded landscapes. However, many tree planting programs face challenges such as planting non-native, potentially invasive species, and disregarding community preferences. Therefore, for successful tree planting programs, community input should be strongly considered, such as considering the multi-purpose trees’ functionality and primary socioeconomic factors affecting tree planting. This paper examines the community preferences for native species, as well as household-level determinants and challenges affecting tree planting programs, utilizing a unique dataset from northern Namibia. Using a multilevel logistic regression model, we found that low-income households with larger landholdings are more likely to participate in tree planting initiatives. In contrast, households with members engaged in non-farm employment are less inclined to start or continue planting even when provided with seedlings, as they may prefer more stable and low-risk income streams. We recommend that future tree planting programs align with household preferences for tree purposes and provide sufficient economic incentives to ensure the sustainable maintenance of planted species.


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Financial support from University of Turku Global Pilots Seed Funding 2024 is gratefully acknowledged.


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