Regional Analysis of forest product use and dependence amongst rural households in South Caucasus, Eastern Europe and Russia

The objective of this study is to quantify the relationship between rural communities and the natural resource base around them. Through the implementation of a common methodology adjusted to the region, the study aims to measure the true value of fully-functioning forest to rural communities and thereby generate quantitative results that can be used by policy makers to improve forest governance and develop appropriate forest resource policy encompassing the priorities of local communities.