The importance of socio-economic development to sustainable natural resources management in rural areas: A case study of sustainable livelihoods and forest management in Xuan Nha nature reserve in Northwestern Vietnam

The objectives of the study were to (i) identify sustainable livelihood options; (ii) the most suitable livelihood practices with the purpose of reducing poverty for local communities and their dependency on forest resources; and (iii) recommend suitable policies to reduce the conflict between socio-economic development and forest management.