Improving local livelihoods in Paksong through Cardamon planting: the experience of village-based forest rehabilitation in Lao PDR
The Forestry Strategy 2020 of Lao PDR, adopted by the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry in July 2005, set the objective of increasing forest cover from 47% to 70% by 2020. The Strategy aims to generate a sustainable supply of forest products, preserve unique and