Understanding Complex Forest Land Tenure Terms Across Disciplines

The OECD Land Governance Glossary project aims to clarify complex terms like 'community rights' and 'usufruct rights.' By integrating knowledge from environmental law, anthropology, and indigenous studies, we strive to provide accurate explanations while respecting legal, historical, and cultural contexts surrounding land tenure.

5/8/20241 min read

Tall slender trees with light bark stand closely packed together, their canopy forming a lush green overhead. The trunks are straight and uniform, extending upwards towards a bright sky. The spacing and alignment of the trees create a sense of depth, as the forest appears to extend infinitely.
Tall slender trees with light bark stand closely packed together, their canopy forming a lush green overhead. The trunks are straight and uniform, extending upwards towards a bright sky. The spacing and alignment of the trees create a sense of depth, as the forest appears to extend infinitely.

Land tenure explained

Glossary

Exploring complex land tenure terms and contexts.

Integration

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