Conservation Policy in Brazilian Amazonia: Understanding the Dilemmas
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| Author(s) | Fearnside, P.M. |
| Date | May 2003 |
| Reference type | Journal Article |
| Source name | World Development |
| Journal | Vol 31 No 5 |
| Pages | pp. 757-779 |
| Publisher | Elsevier Science Ltd, UK |
Summary
Conservation policy in Brazilian Amazonia is rapidly evolving. The dynamics of different interest groups affect the political economy of land use. Choices include allocation of effort between completely and partially protected areas and between creation of new conservation units versus consolidation of existing units. Tensions between different levels of government, different groups of nongovernmental organizations, and between the public versus private sectors are evident. While the conflicting interests of such groups present many barriers, they also offer conservation opportunities. Negotiation with indigenous peoples represents one of the most critical areas for the long-term future of natural ecosystems in the region.
Themes
Protected areas
Indigenous and Local Community Rights
Geographic coverage
Brazil
Available from
http://philip.inpa.gov.br/publ_livres/Preprints/2003/CONSERVATION%20POLICY%20IN%20AMAZONIA-wd-6.pdf