Stakeholders Role

1. The roles that stakeholders can play in the
sustainable use of forests and veld
products
Stakeholders in Sustainable Use of Forests and Veld
products are:

2. Government
 They are expected to facilitate the management
and development of forests and veld products
taking into consideration the views of all the
stakeholders. They should also facilitate the
formulation of policy and other legislation related
issues. Government should also empower local
communities.

3. Private Sector
 They are expected to identify business
opportunities existing in the forest and veld
products industry, develop effective
management structures for maximum economic
returns while ensuring conservation of products
and provide empowerment for local
communities.

4. Local Authorities
 They should allocate land to be used for tourist
activities. They should also explain procedures
of securing land rights vis-à-vis forests and veld
products management and utilisation efforts.

5. Research Groups
 They should collect data and provide information
on how forests and veld products are to be
utilised without depletion.

6. Conservation Groups or Non-
Governmental Organisations
 They should conduct research, lobby for funds
to enable local communities’ participation in the
forests and veld products industry. They should
also complement government efforts in
facilitating conservation of the forests and veld
product resources.

7. Local Communities
 Rural communities should be involved in the
management and utilisation of forests and veld
product resources in their areas. They should re-
establish themselves as managers and benefit from
the natural assets of the areas in which they live.
Community-Based Natural Resource Management
Projects (CBNRMP) in Wildlife Management Areas is
encouraged by the Botswana Government in order to
benefit all stakeholders. These projects are meant to
yield benefits to people living in these areas. The
idea is that once local people get the benefits, they
will be inclined to use forests and veld resources in
their areas in a sustainable way.