Definitions of Core Concepts and Literature Review

This chapter presents a literature review of PAFCS. First, core concepts are defined, including forest, FCS, FCS projects, poverty, poverty-stricken populations, community, poverty alleviation, poverty alleviation performances, and eco-compensation. Second, the literature is summarised within the following categories: development of FCS industry and poverty alleviation, PAFCS project design and implementation, poverty alleviation performances, and challenges in exploiting PAFCS potential. Finally, research suggestions and prospects are highlighted.