Farmer strategies and forest conservation: a case study from south‐western Madagascar

Thorkil Casse, Uffe Nielsen, Socrate Ranaivoson and Jean Romuald Randrianamarivo

International Journal of Social Economics, 2005, vol. 32, issue 8, 704-716

Abstract: Purpose - This paper seeks to evaluate different approaches to forest conservation in the areas outside the national parks of south‐western Madagascar. Design/methodology/approach - Data from a household survey in the area are employed to analyse farmer strategies towards conservation of local forest resources, and present conservation strategies are evaluated in this light. Findings - It is argued that the prospects for future forest conservation in the area are dim at best, and that any policy proposal intended to remedy this situation must as a first priority establish alternative livelihood opportunities for the local population in order to ensure a minimum of incentives for conservation on their behalf. Originality/value - The paper is of value to all those interested or involved with sustainability issues.

Keywords: Conservation; Sustainable development; Madagascar (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2005
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DOI: 10.1108/03068290510608219

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