Table of Contents

Chapter 1

: Introduction
  - Background on ecosystem services from forests
  - Problem statement: lack of incentives for conservation
  - Payment for ecosystem services as a solution
  - Objectives and scope of the project

Chapter 2

: Literature Review
  - Overview of PES programs globally
  - Case studies of forestry-focused PES schemes
  - Lessons learned on design, implementation, impacts

Chapter 3

: Local Forest Ecosystem Services
  - Identification of priority services locally
  - Assessment of current threats and challenges
  - Stakeholder consultations to define scope

Chapter 4

: Proposed PES Framework
  - Target participants and eligible forest areas
  - Ecosystem services to be compensated
  - Proposed payment mechanisms and amounts
  - Governance and implementation structure

Chapter 5

: Conclusions and Recommendations
  - Summary of key findings
  - Recommendations for pilot program
  - Suggestions for further research