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| Author: | Gunatilake, H. M. |
| Title: | The role of rural development in protecting tropical rainforests: Evidence from Sri Lanka |
| Journal: | Journal of Environmental Management
1998 : JUL, VOL. 53:3, p. 273-292 |
| Index terms: | RURAL DEVELOPMENT ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION SRI LANKA LOCAL GOVERNMENT |
| Freeterms: | FOREST DEPENDENCY TROPICAL RAINFORESTS |
| Language: | eng |
| Abstract: | Scientific research on conservation of tropical rainforests is needed. Dependency of local communities on forest resources is a major obstacle in implementing forest protection programmes. This study develops two forest dependency models. Results show that involvement in non-farm and non-forestry employment, higher agricultural income, higher agricultural productivity,better education and the incorporation of local communities into the outside markets can reduce dependency on forest resources. |
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