1. Introduction
  1.1 Background
  1.2 Research Objectives
  1.3 Significance of the Study

2. Literature Review
  2.1 Forest Governance: Concepts and Frameworks
  2.2 Importance of Community Participation in Decision-Making
  2.3 Challenges and Opportunities in Forest Governance
  2.4 Case Studies on Successful Community Engagement

3. Methodology
  3.1 Research Design
  3.2 Data Collection Methods
  3.3 Study Area Selection
  3.4 Data Analysis Techniques

4. Forest Governance Structures and Policies
  4.1 National Forest Governance Framework
  4.2 Local Forest Governance Structures
  4.3 Forest Policies and Regulations
  4.4 Assessment of Existing Governance Mechanisms

5. Community Participation in Decision-Making
  5.1 Community Forest Management Models
  5.2 Community-Based Organizations and Institutions
  5.3 Role of Traditional Knowledge and Practices
  5.4 Challenges and Barriers to Community Participation