As governments around the world recognize the importance of local stakeholders in forest management and conservation, they are increasingly devolving decision-making authority over natural resources to local communities. However, while the number of community forest enterprises (CFEs) is increasing, many CFEs are struggling to manage their forest resources sustainably while also making a profit and ensuring the equitable use of their financial returns. This struggle is exacerbated by intense pressure to convert their forests. CFEs face a host of challenges including weak organizational capacity, lack of access to finance, limited business/administration skills, difficulty competing with illegal forest products and the absence of markets for certain lesser-known species. The

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