Creating space for interactive participation of grassroots organizations in research and devolved management of critical resources towards conservation and development: Emerging lessons and issues from Lantapan
Abstract: This paper describes a strategy that draws its strength from training and participatory research approaches and methodologies not only to increase income and food flows, […]
- Date of Publication: 2001
- Author(s): S. Koffa
- Type of Document: Conference Proceeding or Document
- Region: Asia
- Topic: Natural Resource Management
Grassroots empowerment and sustainability in the management of critical natural resources: The Agroforestry Tree Seed Association of Lantapan
The strategy that was implemented involved continuous interaction between researchers and farmers during the identification, testing and extension of agroforestry technologies. This enabled us to establish […]
- Date of Publication: 2001
- Author(s): S. Koffa; D. Garrity
- Type of Document: Scholarly Article
- Region: Asia
- Topic: Natural Resource Management
Economic analysis of environmental benefits of integrated pest management: A Philippine case study
Abstract: Health and environmental concerns associated with pesticide use have motivated the development of integrated pest management(IPM) programs around the world. Little empirical work has been […]
- Date of Publication: 2001
- Author(s): L.C.M. Cuyno; G.W. Norton; A. Rola
- Type of Document: Scholarly Article
- Region: Asia
- Topic: Natural Resource Management
Multi-temporal classification of land cover using Landsat7 imagery in Madiama, Mali
Abstract: Multi-temporal imagery from the Landsat7 satellite (ETM+) was classified using unsupervised and supervised techniques to develop a land use / land cover map of the […]
- Date of Publication: 2001
- Author(s): M. Bertelsen; C. Heatwole; K. Moore; O. Badini
- Type of Document: Conference Proceeding or Document
- Region: Sub-Saharan Africa
- Topic: Natural Resource Management
Incidence of community land fragmentation in conservation and development: The Ecuadorian case
Current socio-economic conditions in Ecuador are characterized by a series of contradictions which directly affect the quality of life of the population and seriously threaten the […]
- Date of Publication: 2001
- Author(s): M. Feijoo
- Type of Document: Scholarly Article
- Region: Latin America and the Caribbean
- Topic: Natural Resource Management
Ecotourism: Funding conservation programs through entrance fees. The case of the Galapagos National Park
This study tries to answer the following question: are visitors to national parks willing to pay higher entrance fees if they are told the money collected […]
- Date of Publication: 2001
- Author(s): K. Machado
- Type of Document: Scholarly Article
- Region: Latin America and the Caribbean
- Topic: Natural Resource Management
The Landcare experience in the Philippines: Technical and institutional innovations for conservation farming
The authors used a participatory approach in Claveria, Northern Mindanao, Philippines, to develop agroforestry practices and institutions for conservation farming that will ensure food security, alleviate […]
- Date of Publication: 2001
- Author(s): A.R. Mercado Jr.; M. Patindol; D.P. Garrity
- Type of Document: Scholarly Article
- Region: Asia
- Topic: Natural Resource Management
Saving soil: Integrating erosion control in upland agricultural systems (Mindanao Island, Philippines)
This brief addresses the questions:Can smallholders in developing countries afford sustainability? Can soil erosion be prevented at relatively low cost to producers? What conservation practices are […]
- Date of Publication: 2001
- Author(s): D. Midmore
- Type of Document: Research Brief
- Region: Asia
- Topic: Natural Resource Management
Market-Based Innovations for Environment Conservation in Brazil
This presentation describes the physical characteristics of the Amazon region and the ineffectiveness of command and control regulations to address the rapid widespread deforestation that occurs. […]
- Date of Publication: 2001
- Author(s): M. Monzoni
- Type of Document: Media
- Region: Latin America and the Caribbean
- Topic: Natural Resource Management
La decentralisation et les conflits agriculteurs-eleveurs dans le delta interieur du Niger: Quelles echelles de gestion communautaire des ressources naturelles?
Abstract: Au Mali, les travaux relatifs a la gestion commnautaire des ressources naturelles sont relativement nombreux. Si la plupart d’entre eux s’accordent pour dire que le […]
- Date of Publication: 2001
- Author(s): W.G. Moseley; J.A. Earl; L. Diarra
- Type of Document: Not Available
- Region: Sub-Saharan Africa
- Topic: Natural Resource Management
