Conserving Tropical Forests: Can Sustainable Livelihoods Outperform Artisanal or Informal Mining?

The viability of conservation efforts, including protected areas and buffer zones, depends on finding ways to make those strategies more attractive and viable for local populations. This paper presents a pilot study utilizing a rapid rural appraisal of livelihoods in the buffer zone of Tambopata Nat...

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Main Authors: Joshua Fisher, Poonam Arora, Sophia Rhee
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2018-07-01
Series:Sustainability
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2071-1050/10/8/2586