Authors:
Li, Y., Y. Chen, Y. Zhang and Y. Xia
Publication Date:
2009
Abstract/Summary:
The biggest challenge facing decision makers, however, is to balance water allocation and water rights between agricultural and natural ecosystems in a sustainable way. A large number of inhabitants in the Tarim Basin depend on these limited water resources for a living. At the same time, the endangered ecosystems need to be protected. Given the ecological, socioeconomic, and sociopolitical realities in the Tarim Basin, adaptive water policies and strategies are needed for water allocation in these areas of limited water resources.
Resource Type:
Peer-reviewed Article
Source:
Conservation Biology