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Integrated Conservation and Development Projects (ICDPs) in Indonesia did not reduce deforestation. Strengthening law enforcement and local property rights are crucial for effective tropical biodiversity conservation.

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Area of Science:

Tropical ecology
Conservation science
Development studies

Background:

Many large-scale conservation projects in tropical regions have failed to reduce biodiversity loss.
There is a need for empirical evidence to guide the development of effective, context-specific conservation strategies.

Purpose of the Study:

To quantitatively evaluate the effectiveness of an Integrated Conservation and Development Project (ICDP) in reducing deforestation.
To identify factors influencing deforestation rates in villages bordering Kerinci Seblat National Park, Indonesia.

Main Methods:

A quantitative, post hoc analysis was conducted on an ICDP involving US$1.5 million in development grants to 66 villages.
Deforestation rates in participating villages were compared with those in similar non-participating villages.

Main Results:

Village participation in the ICDP and its development schemes had no significant impact on deforestation rates.
Deforestation was highest in accessible areas where village land tenure was weakened by selective-logging concessions.

Conclusions:

The ICDP's objective of reducing biodiversity loss was not met.
Strengthening in-park law enforcement and clarifying local property rights outside protected areas are essential for conservation success.
Quantitative evaluations are vital for informing cost-effective tropical biodiversity conservation strategies.