Authors:
Cortina-Villar, S., H. Plascencia-Vargas, R. Vaca, G. Schroth, Y. Zepeda, L. Soto-Pinto and J. Nahed-Toral
Publication Date:
2012
Abstract/Summary:
The objectives of this paper are: (a) to analyze the conflict between people’s livelihoods and ecosystem protection in the PAs of the Sierra Madre de Chiapas (SMC), paying special attention to the rates and causes of deforestation and (b) to review policy options to ensure forest and ecosystem conservation in these PAs, including the existing payments for environmental services system and improvements thereof as well as options for sustainable land management.
Resource Type:
Peer-reviewed Article
Link:
https://rd.springer.com/article/10.1007/s00267-011-9799-9