Dora Carias Vega

Dr. Dora Carias Vega is a Researcher at the Forest Research Institute, University of the Sunshine Coast, Australia. She holds a PhD in Natural Resource Management from the University of Melbourne and has over 16 years of experience in community forestry, environmental impact assessments, and value chain development. Her current role as Acting Team Leader of Social Engagement and Livelihood Coordinator for Project Tarsier focuses on FPIC processes and community consultation in forestry initiatives.

Education:

• PhD in Natural Resource Management, University of Melbourne, Australia (Year not specified)

Research Interests:

Dr. Vega specializes in smallholder forestry, inclusive value chains, and community engagement in forest landscape restoration. Her work emphasizes sustainable development through value chain optimization, policy analysis, and institutional frameworks. Key themes include:

• Integration of smallholder producers into timber markets
• Multi-stakeholder collaboration in resource management
• Cross-scale governance challenges in forestry
• Impact of cultural and historical contexts on community enterprises

Key Article Trends:

Her recent publications focus on overcoming barriers to smallholder participation in global timber markets, inclusive value chain design for Pacific island economies, and the role of transaction cost theory in community forestry governance.

Grants & Advising:

No specific grants or advisees are listed in the provided text.

Labs/Teams:

She leads the Social Engagement team within Project Tarsier and collaborates with the Tropical Forests and People Research Centre.