The Sloping Land Conversion Program （SLCP）is one of the biggest ecological rehabilitation efforts in China covering an area of 15.04million hectares （ha）and involving 20.19million rural households and 97.53million...The Sloping Land Conversion Program （SLCP）is one of the biggest ecological rehabilitation efforts in China covering an area of 15.04million hectares （ha）and involving 20.19million rural households and 97.53million farmers .Forestry extension plays a crucial role in the face of economic losses in the short run.This paper summarizes the extension schemes and methodologies adopted ,lessons learnt and specific case analysis is presented.The analysis shows that there is a need to combine the traditional,top-bottom approach with bottom=top＂problem solving ＂approach and strengthen the involvement and bi-directional communications of multiple stakeholders and sectors.This has significant implications for extension strategies to promote the participation of rural masses in ecological rehabilitation efforts that demand some sacrifices from them in the short run.展开更多
文摘The Sloping Land Conversion Program （SLCP）is one of the biggest ecological rehabilitation efforts in China covering an area of 15.04million hectares （ha）and involving 20.19million rural households and 97.53million farmers .Forestry extension plays a crucial role in the face of economic losses in the short run.This paper summarizes the extension schemes and methodologies adopted ,lessons learnt and specific case analysis is presented.The analysis shows that there is a need to combine the traditional,top-bottom approach with bottom=top＂problem solving ＂approach and strengthen the involvement and bi-directional communications of multiple stakeholders and sectors.This has significant implications for extension strategies to promote the participation of rural masses in ecological rehabilitation efforts that demand some sacrifices from them in the short run.
