Conservation by cultivation: Linkages between an endangered endemic fir (Abies guatemalensis Rehder) and peasant economies in the western highlands of Guatemala.

From:
Department for International Development
Published
1 January 2008
Country:
Guatemala
Document Type:
Research Paper
Theme:
Social Change
Authors:
Prado Córdova, J.P.

Abstract

The presentation focused on the characterization of subsistence rural systems within the natural area of distribution of A. guatemalensis; and the assessment of the importance of utilisation of this species for local livelihoods strategies within the peasant economies of the region. Results indicated: scarce evidence (11%) of linkages between A. guatemalensis and income sources; linkages between forest ecosystems and small-scale agriculture (litter and firewood); and significant dependency on forest related income for subsistence purposes.

Citation

Prado Córdova, J.P. Conservation by cultivation: Linkages between an endangered endemic fir (Abies guatemalensis Rehder) and peasant economies in the western highlands of Guatemala. (2008) 13 pp.

Conservation by cultivation: Linkages between an endangered endemic fir (Abies guatemalensis Rehder) and peasant economies in the western highlands of Guatemala.

Published 1 January 2008
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