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Forestry professionals are increasingly having to mediate among the various stakeholders. Many of these processes are geared toward both foresters and local people learning how to manage community forest area for the diverse needs of communities. This thematic area focuses on tools for recognizing local forest management regimes. There is a need to better understand community-based forest management regimes and build upon these to combat forest fires. Lessons and experiences learned in a number of countries can further the understanding of community forestry management and enrich the learning process.