The fuelwood crisis is discussed in the context of broader issues relating to poverty and land use, in which women are involved. Kenya is taken as a case study to illustrate the potential and limitations of tree-planting projects. The National Council of Women of Kenya is one of the major women's networks in a country with a strongly developed national network of women's organizations. It has developed a strong and active tree-planting programme with two major components — the Green Belt movement and tree nursery development. The latter is a social forestry project; by 1982 there were over 50 nurseries and the project is expanding. A broader role is urged for women in decision-making and in wider political and economic influence.
[agroforestry, sustainabable Ag abstract] This article discusses the need for tree production in Kenya to meet growing fuelwood needs. Because of the role of women in society, projects have been directed specifically towards women. Women's clubs provide information and assistance for women to develop nurseries. The author notices weaknesses in the program which include:
Despite these barriers, women can gain valuable experience, resources, and income throughout developing countries with the introduction of these nurseries.
AN - 89-00300 BT - Unasylva C1 - Unasylva C6 - 0041-6436 CN - SD1.U5 DA - 04/1984 DB - Pennsylvania State University Libraries IS - 146 LA - English N2 -The fuelwood crisis is discussed in the context of broader issues relating to poverty and land use, in which women are involved. Kenya is taken as a case study to illustrate the potential and limitations of tree-planting projects. The National Council of Women of Kenya is one of the major women's networks in a country with a strongly developed national network of women's organizations. It has developed a strong and active tree-planting programme with two major components — the Green Belt movement and tree nursery development. The latter is a social forestry project; by 1982 there were over 50 nurseries and the project is expanding. A broader role is urged for women in decision-making and in wider political and economic influence.
[agroforestry, sustainabable Ag abstract] This article discusses the need for tree production in Kenya to meet growing fuelwood needs. Because of the role of women in society, projects have been directed specifically towards women. Women's clubs provide information and assistance for women to develop nurseries. The author notices weaknesses in the program which include:
Despite these barriers, women can gain valuable experience, resources, and income throughout developing countries with the introduction of these nurseries.
PY - 1984 SP - 36 EP - 43 ST - Women, wood and work T2 - Unasylva TI - Women, wood and work in Kenya and beyond UR - http://www.fao.org/docrep/r0465e/r0465e06.htm#women,%20wood%20and%20work:%20in%20kenya%20and%20beyond VL - 36 ER -