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

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  • Thorkil Casse
  • Uffe Nielsen
  • Socrate Ranaivoson
  • Jean Romuald Randrianamarivo

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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.

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  • Thorkil Casse & Uffe Nielsen & Socrate Ranaivoson & Jean Romuald Randrianamarivo, 2005. "Farmer strategies and forest conservation: a case study from south‐western Madagascar," International Journal of Social Economics, Emerald Group Publishing Limited, vol. 32(8), pages 704-716, August.
    • Handle: RePEc:eme:ijsepp:03068290510608219
    DOI: 10.1108/03068290510608219
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