Human Ecology (2012). Béla Teeken, Edwin Nuijten, Marina Padrão Temudo, Florent Okry, Alfred Mokuwa, Paul C. Struik, Paul Richards et al.Rice breeding and crop research predominantly emphasize adaptation to ecological conditions. Based on qualitative…
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The contribution of bamboo to household income and rural livelihoods in a poor and mountainous county in Guangxi, China
Despite becoming one of China’s fastest expanding and most valuable forest land uses, bamboo’s role in livelihoods and rural development is poorly understood. Detailed quantitative data from 240 households were used to study the contribution of bam…
Governance and sustainability challenges in landscapes shaped by mining
The increasing global demand for copper raw materials has contributed to rising commodity prices and a scramble for natural resources, modifying forests and assuming a defining role in forest management and governance. This study was undertaken to asce…
Forests and trees for social adaptation to climate variability and change
Ecosystems provide important services that can help people adapt to climate variability and change. Recognising this, several international and nongovernmental organisations have promoted an ecosystem-based approach to adaptation. We review the literat…
Envisioning the future and learning from the past
This paper analyses the coping and adapting strategies of forest- and livestock-based livelihoods facing ecological changes. Results from field research at different levels West Africa indicate that most local strategies are based on diversification in…