Le, H.2016-04-192016-04-192008Society and Natural Resources 21(2): 106-1180894-19201521-0723http://hdl.handle.net/10919/67533Metadata only recordThis article presents a case study in the application of community based natural resource management (CBNRM) in regard to the specific experience of the management of mangrove forests in a commune in central Vietnam. This is accomplished by tracing the history of mangrove management over periods of political and economic reform, ultimately showcasing the power of CBNRM as a solution that more equitably distributes benefit and responsibility in relation to mangrove forests. Le argues that CBNRM more effectively manages resources by incorporating previously marginalized stakeholders and thereby encouraging them to demonstrate more wise conservation practices.text/plainen-USIn CopyrightLivelihoodsCommon property resourcesPovertyForestrySustainable forestryNatural resource managementMangroveVietnamCommon-pool resourcesNationalizationPrivatizationEconomic reformsHeterogeneityLandCommunity-Based Natural Resource Management (CBNRM)Property institutionsEcosystemAbstractCopyright 2008 Taylor and Francis Grouphttps://doi.org/10.1080/08941920701617775