developing payment for ecosystem services in the forestry sector (topic #51):

• Table of Contents

Chapter ONE

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 TWO

LITERATURE REVIEW

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

Chapter THREE

RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

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

Chapter FOUR

DATA PRESENTATION AND ANALYSIS

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

Chapter FIVE

SUMMARY, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS

• s and Recommendations   - Summary of key findings   - Recommendations for pilot program   - Suggestions for further research