Abstract
Civic forest system is a method to conserve privately owned forests and to provide an open space for citizens. Upon implementing this, it is important to seek a management system to suit the needs of surrounding residents who are the regular users. This research aims to investigate the effectiveness and the prospects of civic based forest management. Results indicate that 1)civic forest have a tendency of being utilized mostly by civic groups and other small community groups; 2)these groups voluntarily maintain and patrol regularly. In some cases, collaboration with other community groups is also practiced; 3)a successful system for civic forest management requires sharing the recognition of civic forest management among residents, local government and forest owners.
