Farmer strategies and forest conservation: a case study from south-western Madagascar

Purpose - This paper seeks to evaluate different approaches to forest conservation in the areas outside the national parks of south-western Madagascar.Design methodology approach - Data from a household survey in the area are employed to analyse farmer strategies towards conservation of local forest...

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Published in:International journal of social economics 2005-01, Vol.32 (8), p.704-716
Main Authors: Casse, Thorkil, Nielsen, Uffe, Ranaivoson, Socrate, Romuald Randrianamarivo, Jean
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Agricultural production
Agriculture
Biodiversity
Conservation
Deforestation
Economic activity
Environmental policy
Environmental protection
Experiments
Farmers
Farming
Forests
Households
Land tenure
Madagascar
National parks
Parks & recreation areas
Policy making
Studies
Sustainable development
Timber
Towns
Wood
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Summary:Purpose - This paper seeks to evaluate different approaches to forest conservation in the areas outside the national parks of south-western Madagascar.Design methodology approach - Data from a household survey in the area are employed to analyse farmer strategies towards conservation of local forest resources, and present conservation strategies are evaluated in this light.Findings - It is argued that the prospects for future forest conservation in the area are dim at best, and that any policy proposal intended to remedy this situation must as a first priority establish alternative livelihood opportunities for the local population in order to ensure a minimum of incentives for conservation on their behalf.Originality value - The paper is of value to all those interested or involved with sustainability issues.
ISSN:0306-8293
1758-6712
DOI:10.1108/03068290510608219