Montes Veciñais en Man Común e Baldios: Unha análise comparativa das propiedades comunitarias de Galicia e Portugal

Abstract

The existence of community property is possibly the most unique feature of the property regime of Galician and Portuguese forest: the Comunidades de Montes Veciñais en Man Común and the Baldios. Both manage vast areas of forests and share characteristics and similarities, in relation to their historical evolution and also in regard to the social, economic and environmental problems they suffer. The present work is based on different methodologies, underlining the participatory research, and carries out a comparison between these two institutions of collective management of the forest. In  this research we characterize them, analyse the regulatory framework and do an initial approach to the productive context in which they are. Finally, the paper goes into detail about the current threats and the new opportunities for sustainability management. The paper shows how new management areas linked to multifunctionality are beginning to emerge in both geographic spaces.