Multifunctional landscapes in a rural, developing country context: conflicts and synergies in Tshidzivhe, South Africa

Available examples of multifunctional landscapes are derived from developed countries, and do not typically shed light on the spatial clashes and synergies between traditional subsistence and commercially intensive production activities in developing countries. This paper explores the relationships...

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Published in:Landscape research 2019-05, Vol.44 (4), p.404-417
Main Authors: Israel, Adina, Wynberg, Rachel
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Agricultural management
commercial forestry
Community involvement
Developed countries
Developing countries
dual economy landscapes
Forestry
Human settlements
Land use
land use interactions
Landscape
landscape planning
LDCs
Natural resources
Resource management
Rural communities
Rural land use
Subsistence agriculture
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Summary:Available examples of multifunctional landscapes are derived from developed countries, and do not typically shed light on the spatial clashes and synergies between traditional subsistence and commercially intensive production activities in developing countries. This paper explores the relationships between multiple land uses in a rural South African landscape, and in particular, the interactions between a community involved in subsistence agriculture and mixed livelihoods, and adjacent commercial forestry. Using both field and desktop methods, the paper aims to enhance understanding of landscape conflicts and synergies in this developing country context. The findings reveal a landscape polarised between highly productive monofunctional commercial forestry and tribal authority lands comprising a continuum of human settlement and indigenous vegetation. Conflicts and synergies centre around the natural resources required for these uses. Proposed policy solutions for landscape management include the need for better understanding of dual economy landscapes; maximising land use synergies; and providing direct community benefits and livelihood opportunities.
ISSN:0142-6397
1469-9710
DOI:10.1080/01426397.2018.1441388