Rural - Success Of Soil Conservation Methods Flashcards

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Government Owned Land

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Private logging firms are not allowed to own land - are reluctant to make investments. Results in poor land management which leads to degradation.

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Sustainable Forestry

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Needs to involve the local people on a greater scale for it to have an impact.

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Eco-tourism

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Degradation has been reduced in some areas - fund efforts through park entrance fees and employing locals as guides.

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National Parks/ Reserves

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A proportion of land is now protected - reduces degradation. However, not enough rangers to ensure the rainforest is not being abused.

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Agroforestry

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Small farmers become more independent. The land becomes more productive, profitable and sustainable than forestry. Improves soil fertility.

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Afforestation

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Significant areas of forests being restored. However, rate of deforestation is faster than the rate of afforestation.

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